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CATEGORY

10 points

9 points each

7 points each

5 points each

Images

Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors.

Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors.

An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.

Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone. Image choice is illogical.

Pacing

The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story. Photos are well paced to the audio.

Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.

Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.

No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.

Interview

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation. Interview is compelling.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation. Interview is OK.

Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation. Interview is marginally interesting.

Voice quality needs more attention. Interview is boring.

Natural Audio

Natural audio is used effectively to enhance the story

Natural audio is good, however, there needs to be more or there is too much.

Natural audio sound is not clear and there needs to be more or there is too much.

No natural audio.

Use of Photoshop

Photos are toned properly throughout show.

80% of the photos are toned properly throughout show.

50% of the photos are toned properly throughout show.

None of the photos are toned properly throughout show.

Point of View - Purpose

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.

Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.

There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.

It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.

Economy

The story is told with exactly the right amount of detail throughout. It does not seem too short nor does it seem too long.

The story composition is typically good, though it seems to drag somewhat OR need slightly more detail in one or two sections.

The story seems to need more editing. It is noticeably too long or too short in more than one section.

The story needs extensive editing. It is too long or too short to be interesting.

Following Directions

Student followed all of the assignment directions flawlessly.

Student did a good job following directions but missed a few details.

Student followed about half of the directions.

Student paid little attention to detail and direction.

Facebook

Student uploaded their URL by the deadline and engaged in at least two discussions of other student's stories.

Student uploaded their URL by the deadline but did not write comments about at least two other's projects.

Student did not upload their URL by the deadline but did write comments about at least two other's projects.

Student did not upload thier URL on time and did not comment on any other student project.

Overall Quality

Extremely engaging.

Engaging

Mildly engaging

Boring