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Photo Story Digital Childrens Story

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CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Grammar 5 pt. Grammar and
usage were correct
(for the dialect
chosen) and
contributed to
clarity, style and
character
development.
Grammar and
usage were
typically correct
(for the dialect
chosen) and errors
did not detract
from the story.
Grammar and
usage were
typically correct
but errors
detracted from
story.
Repeated errors
in grammar and
usage distracted
greatly from the
story.
Images 5pt. Images create a
distinct
atmosphere or
tone that matches
different parts of
the story. The
images may
communicate
symbolism and/or
metaphors.
Images create an
atmosphere or
tone that matches
some parts of the
story. The images
may communicate
symbolism and/or
metaphors.
An attempt was
made to use
images to create
an
atmosphere/tone
but it needed more
work. Image choice
is logical.
Little or no
attempt to use
images to create
an appropriate
atmosphere/tone.
Point of View -
Awareness of
Audience 5pt.
Strong awareness
of audience in the
design. Students
can clearly explain
why they felt the
vocabulary, audio
and graphics
chosen fit the
target audience.
Some awareness of
audience in the
design. Students
can partially
explain why they
felt the vocabulary,
audio and graphics
chosen fit the
target audience.
Some awareness of
audience in the
design. Students
find it difficult to
explain how the
vocabulary, audio
and graphics
chosen fit the
target audience.
Limited
awareness of the
needs and
interests of the
target audience.
Organization 5pt Student presents
information in
logical, interesting
sequence which
audience can
follow.
Student presents
information in
logical sequence
which audience
can follow.
Audience has
difficulty following
presentation
because student
jumps around.
Audience cannot
understand
presentation
because there is
no sequence of
information.
Citations 5pt Bibliography/works
cited list is
properly formatted
and complete (like
a research paper).
Bibliography/works
cited list is
complete, but not
properly formatted
(e.g. bulleted list).
Bibliography/works
cited list is
incomplete (e.g. no
citations for
images) or
improperly
formatted (e.g. list
of URLs).
Student does not
list sources used
for research.














Technical
Production
5pt
Tone and
voice convey
emotions and
enthusiasm.
The recording
is clear and
loud enough
to be heard.
Background
sounds and
effects blend
with the PSAs
message.
Tone and
voice
frequently
convey
emotions and
enthusiasm.
The recording
is clear and
loud enough
to be heard.
Background
sounds and
effects usually
blend with the
PSAs
message.
Tone and
voice
frequently
convey
emotions or
enthusiasm.
Most of the
recording is
clear and loud
enough to be
heard.
Background
sounds and
effects
sometimes
distract from
thee PSAs
message.
Tone and
voice rarely
convey
emotions or
enthusiasm.
Recording is
unclear
and/or not
loud enough
to be heard.
Background
sounds and
effects absent
or distract
from the
PSAs
message.