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Beowulf: Interpretation of Text and Archetypes 
Story Adaptation (Beowulf)
Part A: Students write an interpretation of Beowulf from student-created text messages, using academic language and adapting texts to "invent" quotations. Part B: Using Archetype Colour Wheels, students select Beowulf two characters, identify and describe their archetypes, then compare each to a contemporary character from a book, television show or movie.
Rubric Code: AX3B646
By MsStarkman
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Beowulf: Interpretation of Text
40 % Part A
  Having Difficulty

3 pt.

0 pts

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(N/A)

Developing

5-6 pts.

0 pts

Satisfactory

7-8 pts.

0 pts

Exemplary

9-10 or more points

0 pts

Choice of Scenes/Parts of the Story
30 %

The scenes that were chosen were relevant for adaptation.
Having Difficulty

Main events are not shown. Events are not clearly sequenced. Story makes little sense.
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Developing

Some events shown, but are incomplete or poorly sequenced.
Satisfactory

Many of the important events in the story are shown. Sequence is fairly clear.
Exemplary

Main events are shown. Sequence is meaningful. Details enhance meaning of story.
Sentence Fluency and Word Choice
10 %

Effective word choice and sentence fluency. Descriptive and detailed sentences. Quotations, if included, enhance the story. Connections are easy to understand.
Having Difficulty

Not submitted.
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Weak word choice and sentence fluency. Short sentences with non-descriptive words. Quotations, if included, are used incorrectly and/or do not contribute to the story.
Developing

Basic vocabulary and simple sentences. Often uses vague words such as "things" and "stuff" as well as inappropriate words. Quotations, if included, are sometimes related to the story. Connections are very general or not always clear.
Satisfactory

Good sentence fluency and word choice; however, the student uses vague words such as "things" and "stuff" once or twice in the paper. Quotations, if included, are often related to the story, and the connections are easy to understand.
Exemplary

Strong word choice and sentence fluency. Descriptive and detailed sentences.
Quotations, if included, are related to the story, and the connections are easy to understand.
Composition and Originality
20 %

Layout is done neatly. Proper structure of sentences and paragraphs are observed.
Having Difficulty

Composition is not neat. Adaptation was put together without thought. No original content is present.
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Developing

Composition is not particularly neat. Structure and grammar is observed finely. Originality is established.
Satisfactory

Composition is fairly neat. Structure and grammar is observed. Originality is well-established.
Exemplary

Composition is neat. Structure and grammar is very much observed. Originality is established and did not sacrifice the adaptation of the selected epic.
Characters
10 %

Characters are properly formed and are related to the original set of characters in the epic.
Having Difficulty

Characters are not related to originals. No support of character adaptations. Characters are distracting from original epic's meaning.
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Developing

Characters are vaguely related to epic's original characters. Characters add little to the adaptation.
Satisfactory

Characters are related to originals but are inconsistent. Characters are entertaining but confusing at times.
Exemplary

Characters clearly relate to originals and are based on original ideas. Characters are relevant and add to storyline.
Style and Design
10 %

A clear and original design scheme is used to organize work.
Having Difficulty

No planning evident in design scheme. Color is not considered or distracting.
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Developing

Inconsistent color palette and some use of costumes, props and scenery.
Satisfactory

Good use of color. Some shots do not contain clear costumes, props, or scenery.
Exemplary

Clear and interesting design scheme with vibrant color palette and clear use of planning in costumes, props and scenery.
Contemporary Film Material
20 %

Story adaptation is made for film material.
Having Difficulty

Story was not made for film. Story lines are not contemporary or modern.
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Developing

Adaptation of story is attempting to be for film. Story lines show some contemporary or modern elements.
Satisfactory

Adaptation of story is made for film but with minimal distractions that differentiate it from narratives. Story lines suggest contemporary or modern elements.
Exemplary

Adaptation of story is really made for film with its story plot imaginable for a story screenplay. Contemporary or modern elements are very much present in the adaptation.
Beowulf: Archetypes
60 % Part B
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(N/A)

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1 %

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4 pts justify opinions and ideas, using examples, explanations and terminology
(Written - Choose a Character) OR (Index Card)
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0

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.
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2

rarely justifies opinions and ideas with examples or explanations; uses
little or no terminology
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4

justifies opinions and ideas with some examples and explanations,
though this may not be consistent; uses some terminology
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6

sufficiently justifies opinions and ideas with examples and explanations;
uses accurate terminology
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8

gives detailed justification of opinions and ideas with a range of
examples, and thorough explanations; uses accurate terminology
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1 %

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5.3 pts produce texts that demonstrate insight, imagination and sensitivity while exploring and reflecting
critically on new perspectives and ideas arising from personal engagement with the creative process
(ALL - Includes in Class Process Work)
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0

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
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2

produces texts that demonstrate limited personal engagement with the
creative process; demonstrates a limited degree of insight, imagination
or sensitivity and minimal exploration of and critical reflection on new
perspectives and ideas
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4

produces texts that demonstrate adequate personal engagement with the
creative process; demonstrates some insight, imagination or sensitivity and
some exploration of and critical reflection on new perspectives and ideas
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6

produces texts that demonstrate considerable personal engagement
with the creative process; demonstrates considerable insight,
imagination or sensitivity and substantial exploration of and critical
reflection on new perspectives and ideas
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8

produces texts that demonstrate a high degree of personal engagement
with the creative process; demonstrates a high degree of insight,
imagination or sensitivity and perceptive exploration of and critical
reflection on new perspectives and ideas
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1 %

5.3 pts make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating awareness of
impact on an audience (Written - Choose a Character) AND (Skit) OR (Index Card Specific Observations, Questions, and Skit Responses)
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0

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
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1

makes minimal stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual
devices, demonstrating limited awareness of impact on an audience
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makes some stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual
devices, demonstrating adequate awareness of impact on an audience
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makes thoughtful stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual
devices, demonstrating good awareness of impact on an audience
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makes perceptive stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual
devices, demonstrating good awareness of impact on an audience
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1 %

5.4 pts select relevant details and examples to develop ideas.
(ALL)
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The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors
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selects few relevant details and examples to develop ideas
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selects some relevant details and examples to develop ideas.
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selects sufficient relevant details and examples to develop ideas.
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selects extensive relevant details and examples to develop ideas with
precision.



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  • Beowulf, text message, archetype, hero, villain

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