Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Portfolio Rubric

This is a reprint of the portfolio rubric discussed in September.

Each week (except for workshop weeks) you will be able to submit the writing you are working on (whether it is completed, revised, or incomplete). From these submissions you will be asked to workshop and craft certain pieces throughout the marking period. These pieces may be revised, polished, "crafted", and turned in at the end of the marking period to comprise part of your quarter grade.
5 = Exemplary4 = Accomplished   3.5 = Developing   3 = Beginning
Exemplary: Thoroughly developed and thought provoking characters, plot, structure, conflict, theme, and setting. Title and structure is thoughtful revealing important themes or symbolic ideas. Opening of story hooks and interests reader. Author uses vivid and artistically appropriate description, voice, POV, imagery, and compelling dialogue that reveals characterization or moves plot (if appropriate). Work has no errors in format. Has few errors in spelling punctuation, syntax, and usage. Work includes evidence of several revised drafts. A good example of strong writing or work is evident of a skilled writer. Uses lab and class time to full extent to complete writing projects.

Accomplished: Well developed characters, plot, conflict, theme, and setting. Title and structure is appropriate for the story. Opening of story is appropriate to hook the reader. Author uses good description and dialogue, voice, POV, imagery, etc. Format may have a few minor errors. Has some errors in spelling, punctuation, and usage but nothing that gets in the way of the reader’s ability to discern meaning. Work includes evidence of some revision. A good example of crafted writing at the student's grade level. Usually uses lab and class time but may occasionally be off-task.

Developing: Fairly well developed characters, plot and setting, conflict and theme is present but not compelling as "accomplished or exemplary writers", but piece may have gaps. title and structure is okay, but does not necessarily reveal insight. Uses some description or dialogue, but with uneven success. Format has several errors. Has errors in spelling punctuation and usage that distracts the reader. Work may be accomplished, but story was late. Work includes some evidence of revision (drafts), but revision is largely in grammar and syntax, rather than restructuring. A fair example of on-grade level ability and writing skill. Uses lab and class time sometimes, but often is off topic or surfing the internet for unrelated materials.

Beginning: Development of character, plot and setting, conflict, theme, etc. is on a very basic level, although these elements are present. Story is untitled or structure lacks creativity or insight. Uses limited description and dialogue. Format is incorrect or difficult to follow. Author has careless errors in spelling, punctuation, and usage. Work includes little or no evidence of revision. Story may be developing, but work was turned in late. Story is largely incomplete or undeveloped. An example of a struggling student or work that is not up to 10th grade writing standards. Student does not use lab or class time effectively, often off task or disruptive.

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About this course!

This course stresses understanding the characteristics & techniques in the literary genres of fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. This course will continue to build on students’ reading and writing skills begun in previous creative writing classes. Readings and discussions of works by major writers in the field will be examined as inspiration and models of fine writing. This educational blog is designed for the use of the students at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY.