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Story Adaptation (Beowulf) 
Graphic Novel Adaptation
Students will create their version of the epic Beowulf to a contemporary setting, using common language and/or exact lines from the epic.
Rubric Code: G59XXX
By lenoi25
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Story Adaptation Synopsis for Film
Old English Literature "Beowulf"
  Having Difficulty

3 pt.

0 pts

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.
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.
Dialogues
10 %

Lines from the epic or paraphrased from the epic are correctly formed to dialogues of the characters.
Having Difficulty

Dialogues do not contribute to the story at all. No narrative captions.
Developing

Dialogues sometimes add meaning to the story. Connections are very general, or not always clear. Many plot points are missing narrative captions.
Satisfactory

Dialogues are related to the scenes and the story, often adding meaning to the story. Most plot points have narrative captions.
Exemplary

Dialogues are related to the story, and the connections are easy to understand. The words add significantly to the meaning conveyed, as all are properly denoted by narrative captions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.




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