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Project Rubric: Grade 9 Literature Photo Album

Objective: The objective of this project is to encourage Grade 9 students to engage more deeply with the literature they are studying by visually representing key themes, characters, settings, and events through a creative photo album. This project aims to enhance students' understanding of literary concepts while fostering their creativity and digital literacy skills.

Criteria:

1. Content Understanding (40 points):

   • Demonstrates a clear understanding of the selected literary work, including key themes, characters, settings, and events.
   • Incorporates relevant and accurate representations of literary elements within the photo album.
   • Shows evidence of critical thinking and analysis in the selection and arrangement of photos.

2. Creativity and Originality (30 points):

   • Exhibits originality and creativity in the visual representation of literary elements.
   • Utilizes imaginative and innovative approaches in the composition of photos.
   • Shows unique perspectives and interpretations of the text through visual storytelling.

3. Visual Presentation (20 points):

   • Photo album is well-organized and visually appealing.
   • Images are of high quality, appropriately sized, and clear.
   • Design elements such as layout, typography, and color scheme enhance the overall presentation.

4. Digital Literacy Skills (10 points):

   • Demonstrates proficiency in using digital tools and software to create the photo album.
   • Shows evidence of effective digital editing and manipulation techniques.
   • Utilizes appropriate digital resources to enhance the visual storytelling aspect.

Rubric Scoring:

• Excellent (90-100 points): The project demonstrates exceptional understanding, creativity, and presentation. It exceeds expectations in all criteria.
• Proficient (70-89 points): The project shows a solid understanding of the objectives and meets most of the criteria with proficiency.
• Basic (50-69 points): The project meets some of the objectives but lacks depth or originality in execution.
• Below Basic (0-49 points): The project does not adequately meet the objectives and demonstrates minimal effort or understanding.

Additional Notes:

• Late submissions may incur a penalty of up to 10% of the total score per day.
• Plagiarism or use of unauthorized materials will result in automatic disqualification.
• Students are encouraged to seek feedback and clarification throughout the project timeline to ensure alignment with expectations.