6th Grade Language/Wimpffen name:______
Animoto Rubric period:_____
CATEGORY / 4-Excellent / 3-Good / 2-Fair / 1NeedsImprovement / Teacher CommentAccurate Understanding of the word (Content) / The word is consistently used correctly for both meaning and part of speech. / The word is used correctly in six of eight slides. / The word is used correctly in five slides / The word is used correctly in less than five slides.
Capitalization & Punctuation(Conventions) / Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the video is exceptionally easy to follow / Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the videois still easy to follow. / Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the viewer’s attention negatively impact the video. / Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt understanding.
Slides (8 with definition, part of speech, sentence, synonym, and antonym) / Video contains eight slides and all required features. / The video is missing one element, slide or content. / The video is missing two elements, slide or content. / The video is missing more than two elements.
Word Choice / Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice increases understanding of the word. / Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. / Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair / Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Music and imagery / The writer music and images perfectly enhance our understanding of the word. / The music and images mostly enhance the meaning. / The music and images somewhat enhance the meaning of the word with some distraction. / The writer has not tried to find appropriate music or images.
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Total Score/20
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Music
The mood of the music fits the tone of the book, and the musical choice is explained thoroughly in the written reflection, with specific references to both the book and the song.
The mood of the music fits the tone of the book, and the musical choice is explained in the written reflection, with specific references to either the book or the song but not both.
The mood of the music fits the tone of the book, and the musical choice is explained in the written reflection, but no specific references to either the song or the book are given.
Well, I hear music, but that's about it.
Use of Text
Text is included in the Animoto presentation, including the title of the book, the author's name, at least two statements, and at least one question. No errors of convention.
Text is included in the Animoto presentation, including the title of the book, the author's name, at least one statement, and at least one question. No errors of convention.
Text is included in the Animoto presentation, including the title of the book, the author's name, and either a question or a statement. No errors of convention.
Text is either not included, or text is missing title, author's name, or contains convention errors.
Images (X2)
At least twelve different images are chosen, and at least half are symbolic rather than literal. Note: Animoto may not include all of your images in the slideshow.
Ten or eleven different images are chosen, and at least half of those images are symbolic rather than literal
Eight or nine different images are chosen, and at least half of those images are symbolic rather than literal.
Fewer than eight different images, or the majority of the images are just literal representations of characters, setting, and so on.
Balance of information
Preview informs (through text and images) the audience about the book without giving away too much. Thoroughly addresses the "Big Question."
Preview informs (through text and images) the audience about the book without giving away too much. Moderately addresses the "Big Question."
Preview either gives away too much information or fails to give enough. Minimally addresses the "Big Question."
I have no idea what your book is about.
Typed reflection (X3)
Reflection contains at least a paragraph for each image and the musical choice,connecting with specific references to the book for each image and the musical choice. Also reflects on connections to the "Big Question." No errors of convention.
Reflection contains at least a paragraph for each image and the musical choice, connecting with specific references to the book for most images. Also connects to the "Big Question." One or two errors of convention.
Reflection contains no more than two sentences for most images and the musical choice; many connections are missing specific references to the book. Consistent errors of convention.
Reflection fails to give more than sentence for some images; lacking in specific references to the book. Consistent errors of convention.