‘Psalms of the Old Testament’ Criteria Sheet

Name:______Date:______

Student develops a process, using selected elements of interpretation, to explain and compose a Psalm.

Assessable
Elements / A / B / C / D / E
Used selected elements of interpretation to explain and compose a Psalm. / Clearly and comprehensively identifies a Psalm as being either: sorrowful, thankful or praising, and links detailed meaning from the prayer to own life. / Good identification of a Psalm as being either: sorrowful, thankful or praising, and links meaning from the prayer to own life – in varied degrees of detail. / Satisfactory and brief identification of a Psalm as being either: sorrowful, thankful or praising, and links meaning from the prayer to own life in note form. / Brief identification of a Psalm as being either: sorrowful, thankful or praising, with minor links in meaning from the prayer to own life. / Student makes little to no attempt to complete the set task
Uses a clearly linked image to describe how the Psalm reveals God in detail. / Good link of an image to describe how a Psalm reveals God – in varied degrees of detail. / Brief link of an image to describe how a Psalm reveals God – in note form. / Limited link of an image to describe how a Psalm reveals God – no image or description. / Student makes little to no attempt to complete the set task
Clearly and thoughtfully composed a Psalm, using a high level of thoughtful presentation to assist in conveying meaning. / Good composition of a Psalm, using presentation to assist in conveying meaning with some thought. / Satisfactory composition of a Psalm, using minimal presentation to assist in conveying meaning. / Limited composition of a Psalm, using no presentation to assist in conveying meaning with some thought. / Student makes little to no attempt to complete the set task
Overall Achievement / Comprehensive interpretation, explanation and composition of a Psalm. / Good interpretation, explanation and composition of a Psalm. / Satisfactory interpretation, explanation and composition of a Psalm. / Limited interpretation, explanation and composition of a Psalm. / No interpretation, explanation and composition of a Psalm.

6R Religion: Interpreting Scripture