Williams/ 10 English Literature Blog Presentations

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Dont quit your day job (1-6) Content (x6) 3 very short entries (less than a paragraph) or less than 3 entries per novel Fewer than 2 novels are covered Blog illustrates the novel(s) in a somewhat convoluted manner and does not include a clear understanding of important aspects of the novel Blog entries do not go beyond plot summary Blog entries are poorly written

Almost There (7-8) 3-5 entries for each novel 2 novels are covered Blog illustrates the novel(s) adequately. Many concepts such as character, conflict, theme, etc. are highlighted in the blog. Blog goes above and beyond plot summary. Blog includes interesting components such as: comparisons between themes in the novels you read to ones we have read over the course of the year; comparisons between characters in your novels to ones we have read in class; comparison between characters, themes, setting, etc. to current events, but these blogs do not show the insight for development as blogs that register in the 9-10 range.

Creative Genius (9-10) 4-6 entries for each novel 2 novels are covered (unless 1 very long novel was approved by me) Blog illustrates a clear vision of the novel(s) and an understanding of characters and conflicts, historical and social contexts, literary techniques, themes, purposes, etc. Blog goes above and beyond plot summary. Blog includes interesting components such as: comparisons between themes in the novels you read to ones we have read over the course of the year; comparisons between characters in your novels to ones we have read in class; comparison between characters, themes, setting, etc. to current events

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Limited use of color and imagination. Connections between literary work and visual representation are tenuous. Ideas for presentation reflect superficial and uninspired consideration of character and themes

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Use of color and imagination. Connections between the literary work and visual representation are evident and yet are limited in scope and/or insight Some ideas for presentation reflect thoughtful consideration of character and themes

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Inspired use of color and imagination. Connections between literary work and visual representation are insightful. All ideas for presentation reflect thoughtful, original consideration of character and themes. Additional items such as song lyrics that connect to novel(s), video clips (original or found), voice over narration, pictures

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