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Novel Study Project - The Giver 
Students create a self-selected project to portray key understanding of the novel, The Giver. Each project must go beyond the book itself and portray aspects of community, character, analysis, and understanding that are both creative and critical.
Rubric Code: SCBC6W
By JBardak
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Unclear or inaccurate

1 pts

On the way

2 pts

Solid

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Accuracy-true to tone & atmosphere

Unclear or inaccurate

This piece does not seem to ring true to the tone and atmosphere of the novel.
On the way

This piece is on its way to ringing true to the tone and atmosphere of the novel.
Solid

This piece is a solid and accurate depiction of the tone and atmosphere of the novel.
Advanced

This is a highly skilled piece that adds insight and understanding to the tone and atmosphere of the novel, going beyond the obvious.
Depth - goes beyond book

Unclear or inaccurate

This piece is either unclear or inaccurate in its depth. It is lacking in substance and does not enhance the readers/viewers understanding of the novel.
On the way

This piece adds some understanding and depth to the novel, but still lacks in content and/or interpretation. The message may be there, but is unclear.
Solid

This piece adds depth to the reader's understanding of issues, ideas, motivations, outcomes, etc, as exposed in the novel. The reader/viewer is able to appreciate more deeply the novel due to the content of this piece.
Advanced

This piece adds significant depth to the reader's understanding of issues, ideas, motivations, outcomes, etc, as exposed in the novel. The reader or viewer guaranteed to appreciate more deeply the novel due to the content of this piece.
Creativity - appropriate to project

Unclear or inaccurate

This piece lacks creativity at this time. Either the creator(s) did not put the time and effort into the piece or the methods or materials selected were not a good match for the intended outcome of this piece.
On the way

This piece is showing signs of creativity, however, the student(s) did not quite hit the mark yet. More time/effort and/or more thoughtfulness needed to enhance the creativity of this piece.
Solid

This piece is creative in its approach and using words, ideas, materials and methods of communication that allow that creativity of the individuals to show through.
Advanced

A highly creative piece that uses materials and methods that enhance the ideas put forward by the student(s). Students may have gone beyond what is expected in terms of the creative engagement.
Engaging and Appealing

Unclear or inaccurate

This piece is limited in terms of audience appeal, thus lacks the engagement of the reader/viewer. Visual, written and verbal techniques are all considered.
On the way

This piece is developing in terms of audience appeal and engagement. Creators need to consider needs of audience more specifically. Visual, written and verbal techniques are all considered.
Solid

This piece has developed satisfactory audience engagement and appeal. Visual, written and verbal techniques are all considered.
Advanced

This piece has highly developed audience engagement and appeal.
Visual, written and verbal techniques are all considered.
Writer's Techniques- form and stlye

Unclear or inaccurate

Regardless of the written format chosen, the author(s) have demonstrated writer's technique that is not suitable to the format in some aspects and thus, may detract from the overall project.
On the way

Regardless of the written format chosen, the author(s) have demonstrated writer's technique that is only somewhat suitable to the format in some aspects and thus, may detract from the overall project.
Solid

Regardless of the written format chosen, the author(s) have demonstrated writer's technique that is generally suitable to the format in most aspects and thus, enhances the overall project.
Advanced

Regardless of the written format chosen, the author(s) have demonstrated writer's technique that is highly suitable to the format in all aspects and thus, enhances the overall project.
Mechanics and Conventions

Unclear or inaccurate

All aspects of written mechanics (grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc) are NOT used to positive and accurate effect in this project.
On the way

A few aspects of written mechanics (grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc) are used to positive and accurate effect in this project.
Solid

Most aspects of written mechanics (grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc) are used to positive and accurate effect in this project.
Advanced

All aspects of written mechanics (grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc) are used to positive and accurate effect in this project.




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