iRubric: Evaluation Rubric for Story Jumper Project

Title and illustration are poorly done or do not relate to the story. There is no introduction sentence in the story. Ex: "Sam
went to the store."

Title and illustration clearly relate to the story. Student includes an introduction sentence, but it does not include exciting words or ideas. Ex:" Reading is a good thing to do "

Title and illustration on cover clearly relate to the story and entice readers to pick up the book. The introductory sentence includes a hook that has exciting vocabulary and fully engages the reader.

Three or more grammar or spelling errors occur in the work.

One or two grammar or spelling errors occur in the work.

There are no grammar or spelling errors anywhere in the work.

The illustrations help present the plot in only a minority of areas throughout the work.

The illustrations help present the plot in a majority of areas throughout the work.

The illustrations help present the plot throughout all areas in the work.

Students do not demonstrate understanding of how to use Storyjumper/ did not create a completed story. Students did not try to trouble shoot or collaborate with others to better understand the technology. 4 or fewer backgrounds were used.

Students demonstrate basic knowledge about how to use the Storyjumper site and editing tools. Students did some troubleshooting and collaboration to better understand Storyjumper. At least 5 different backgrounds were used.

Students demonstrated clear knowledge about how to use the Storyjumper website. Watched tutorial videos, looked at other examples, collaborated with other students, and included at least 6 different backgrounds.