Web-Based Thematic Unit:
Performance Assessments

Activity 1

Photo Essay
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Exemplary
3

Poem Content

Not related to assignment

Somewhat related

Directly relevant

Poem Relates to Essay

Lacks connection

Basic connection

Clear visual connection

Basic Essay Elements

Lacks elements

Contains most elements

Contains all elements

English Mechanics

Many spelling & grammar errors

Only a few errors

Spelling & grammar correct

Visual Mechanics

Poor brightness, contrast, clarity

Adequate mechanics

Effective visual elements

Layout & Organization

Difficult to read; lacks organization

Adequate fonts and layout

Good font choices and layout

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Activity 2

Trickster Tale
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Exemplary
3

Elements of Fable

Lacks fable elements

Contains some fable elements

Reflects elements of fable

Structure

Unclear story line

Lacks story elements

Clear beginning, middle, end

Fable Lesson

Unclear lesson

Stated, but unclear

Lesson clearly stated

Word Choice

Dull, uninspired

Acceptable, routine

Vivid, powerful

Use of Detail

Lacks description

Some details

Clear, concrete details and description

Originality

Lacks originality

Fluent, but lacks uniqueness

Expressive, creative

English Mechanics

Many spelling & grammar errors

Only a few errors

Spelling and grammar correct

Layout in Word Processor

Difficult to read

Adequate fonts and layout

Good font choices and layout

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