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Comic Strip Assignment Rubric

Directions: Your comic strip presentation will be graded according to the following rubric. Use the rubric as a guide when creating your comic strip and as a means to self-assess your comic strip before you turn it in.

Traits 4 3 2 1 Comic Strip The comic strip

demonstrates thorough and evident originality and creativity. It is based closely and obviously on the universal theme of betrayal.

The comic strip demonstrates originality. It is based on the universal theme of betrayal.

The comic strip demonstrates some originality. The comic strip is based loosely on the universal theme of betrayal.

The comic strip does not demonstrate originality. It is not based on the universal theme of betrayal.

Presentation The presentation is entertaining and educational. The information is presented in a logical fashion and maintains the interest of the audience.

The presentation is educational. The information is presented in a logical order, but does not always maintain the interest of the audience.

The presentation is educational and most information is presented in a logical fashion.

The presentation is hard to follow and lacks educational value.

Research The comic strip demonstrates a complete and accurate understanding of Roman history perspectives.

The comic strip demonstrates an accurate understanding of Roman history perspectives.

The comic strip demonstrates a loose understanding of Roman history perspective.

The comic strip does not demonstrate an understanding of Roman history perspectives. There is little to no reference of Roman history.

Delivery The presenters use language properly, audibly, and effectively to enhance the presentation.

The presenters use language properly and audibly.

The presenters show evidence of attention to language.

The presenters show little attention to language.

Format The comic strip uses images, captions, thought bubbles, call outs, dialogue, backgrounds, props, and characters that relate well to the content. The comic strip contains six related panels.

The comic strip uses images, captions, thought bubbles, dialogue, backgrounds, props, and characters. The comic strip contains six related panels.

The comic strip uses some images, captions, thought bubbles, dialogue, backgrounds, props, and characters. The comic strip contains six panels.

The comic strip seems incomplete and lacks adequate use of images, captions, thought bubbles, dialogue, backgrounds, props, and characters. The comic strip is not complete.

Planning Sheet The comic strip is based closely on the Comic Strip Planning Sheet. Preparation is thorough and evident.

The comic strip is based on the Comic Strip Planning Sheet. Preparation is demonstrated.

The comic strip is based loosely on the Comic Strip Planning Sheet. Preparation is demonstrated.

The comic strip is not based on the Comic Strip Planning Sheet. Preparation is not demonstrated.

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