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Design a Book Cover or Movie Poster 
Your job is to create a book cover or movie poster for The Great Gatsby. The poster or cover must include images and information described on your handout. Your poster/cover will include a four sentence synopsis of any idea presented in the novel.
Rubric Code: CXA8329
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Limited

1 pts

Some

2 pts

Considerable

3 pts

Thorough

4 pts

Effort

Limited

The poster/cover lacks effort and creativity. It looks like the student threw it together at the last minute with limited effort and understanding of the assignment.
Some

The poster/cover shows some effort and understanding towards the assignment but lacks in overall creative quality.
Considerable

The poster has almost no distracting errors, corrections, or erasures and is easily read. It appears the student put forth a considerable degree of effort and creative thought towards it.
Thorough

The poster has no distracting errors or corrections and is easily read. It appears the student put in a thorough degree of effort and creative thought to get things just right.
Illustrations/Technology Use

Limited

Illustrations were limited in creativity, and/or was of inappropriate sizing. Technology was used with a limited degree of effort. The poster/cover does not clearly represent the tone of the novel.
Some

Illustrations were somewhat creative, cover/poster was of appropriate size and technology was used with a some effort. It somewhat represents the tone or atmosphere of the novel to encourage interest in the novel/movie.
Considerable

Illustrations were creative, poster/cover was of good size and technology was used with a considerable degree of effort. It appropriately represents the tone or atmosphere of the novel to encourage interest in the novel/movie.
Thorough

Illustrations were creative, cover/poster was of good size, and technology was used with a thorough degree of effort. It clearly represents the tone or atmosphere of the novel to encourage interest in the novel/movie.
Plot Synopsis Paragraph

Limited

The synopsis does not include an effective description of the story that makes the novel sound interesting. It does not have all of the main characters listed. It is unclear whether the student read the book as it seems there is limited understanding.
Some

The synopsis includes a description of the story that makes the novel sound interesting. It may or may not have some or all of the main characters. It is clear the student read the book but may not understand all of it. It does not give away the ending. The paragraph was formed with some degree of effort
Considerable

The synopsis was written with a clear understanding of the story and includes a description of the story that will make others want to read the book. The synopsis includes most of the main characters and/or a brief summary of the novel. It does not give away the ending. The paragraph is well formed with a considerable degree of effort.
Thorough

The synopsis was well-written and includes a description of the story that will make others want to read the book. The synopsis includes main characters and a brief summary of the novel. It does not give away the ending. The paragraph is well formed with thorough degree of effort.
Required Elements

Limited

Three or more of the following elements are missing. Title of the book, author's name, genre of the novel.
Some

Two of the following elements are missing. Title of the book, author's name, genre of the novel.
Considerable

One of the following elements are missing. Title of the book, author's name, genre of the novel.
Thorough

Title of the book, author's name, genre of the novel.



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