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Story

The story accurately represented the event.

The story somewhat represented the event.

The story minimally represented the event.

The story did not represent the event.

Use of Source

The presentation clearly drew from the source provided to tell their story.

The presentation partially drew from the source provided to tell their story. n

The presentation minimally drew from the source provided to tell their story.

The presentation did not draw from the source provided to tell their story.

Soundtrack

Music stirs a rich emotional response that matches the story line well.

Music stirs a rich emotional response that somewhat matches the story line.

Music is ok, and not distracting, but it does not add much to the story.

Music is distracting, inappropriate, OR was not used.

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.

Organization/Flow

Presentation is well-organized and the story flows nicely.

Presentation is somewhat organized and includes an acceptable story flow.

Presentation is lacking in either organization or story flow.

Presentation lacks both organization and story flow.

Grammar

Few to no grammar errors.

Grammar and usage were typically correct and errors did not detract from the story.

Grammar and usage were typically correct but errors detracted from story.

Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.

Collaboration

Students worked well together and collaboration is evident.

Students worked reasonably well together and collaboration is somewhat evident.

Students had problems working together and collaboration is minimally evident.

Students did not work well together and collaboration is not evident.