| Catagory |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Drawing |
Drawing is expressive and detailed. Shapes, patterns, shading and/or texture are used to add interest to the painting. Student has great control and is able to experiment a little. |
Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed. Little use has been made of pattern, shading, or texture. Student has basics, but had not "branched" out. |
Drawing has few details. It is primarily representational with very little use of pattern, shading or texture. Student needs to improve control. |
The drawing lacks almost all detail OR it is unclear what the drawing is intended to be. Student needs to work on control. |
| Creativity |
Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through. |
Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the painting. |
Student has copied some painting from the source material. There is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment. |
Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment. |
| Design and Composition |
Student applies design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) with great skill. |
Student applies design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) with fair skill. |
Student tries to apply design principles (such as unity, contrast, balance, movement, direction, emphasis, and center of interest) but the overall result is not pleasing. |
The student does not appear to be able to apply most design principles to his/her own work. |
| Collaborative worker |
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together. |
Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group. |
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member. |
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player. |
| Writing Process |
Student devotes a lot of time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Works hard to make the story wonderful. |
Student devotes sufficient time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Works and gets the job done. |
Student devotes some time and effort to the writing process but was not very thorough. Does enough to get by. |
Student devotes little time and effort to the writing process. Doesn't seem to care. |
| Illustrations |
Original illustrations are detailed, attractive, creative and relate to the text on the page. |
Original illustrations are somewhat detailed, attractive, and relate to the text on the page. |
Original illustrations relate to the text on the page. |
Illustrations are not present OR they are not original. |