Laurie Halse Anderson Author Study

Weebly Creation Rubric

Weebly Address : _____________________________________

Section

Points Possible

Choice Vocabulary
25 words (could be a combination from multiple books if you read more than one)
definition, part of speech, and choice (etymology, creative, syn/ant, connection)
Discussion Questions
Answered in complete sentences and it is evident that the student was diligent in
answering the questions completely. Answers reflect group discussions.
Author Biography
Facts and information are presented in an interesting & creative way. Gives a
well-rounded picture of who the author is and her path to success.
Quote Collage
Minimum of 10 quotes (with page numbers). Creativity is evident. Relevant
themes from the book are reflected in the quote selection.
Poetry Analysis
2 poems completely analyzed for literary content as well as connections to the
novel.
Theme Analysis
Themes and examples are identified in this section.
Character Analysis
Main character analyzed with 5 quotes as support.
Literary Elements
5 quotes with explanation of element. Ex. Hyperbole, Euphemism, Idiom, Simile
Overall organization & creativity of Weebly Page
Extra credit - comparison from first novel to more of LHAs novels
Totals

Points
Received

25

25

25

15

50

15
20
10
15
10
200

Comments:
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Summer is just around the corner

Laurie Halse Anderson Author Study

Weebly Creation Rubric

Weebly Address : _____________________________________

Section

Points Possible

Choice Vocabulary
25 words (could be a combination from multiple books if you read more than one)
definition, part of speech, and choice (etymology, creative, syn/ant, connection)
Discussion Questions
Answered in complete sentences and it is evident that the student was diligent in
answering the questions completely. Answers reflect group discussions.
Author Biography
Facts and information are presented in an interesting & creative way. Gives a
well-rounded picture of who the author is and her path to success.
Quote Collage
Minimum of 10 quotes (with page numbers). Creativity is evident. Relevant
themes from the book are reflected in the quote selection.
Poetry Analysis
2 poems completely analyzed for literary content as well as connections to the
novel.
Theme Analysis
Themes and examples are identified in this section.
Character Analysis
Main character analyzed with 5 quotes as support.
Literary Elements
5 quotes with explanation of element. Ex. Hyperbole, Euphemism, Idiom, Simile
Overall organization & creativity of Weebly Page
Extra credit - comparison from first novel to more of LHAs novels
Totals

Points
Received

25

25

25

15

50

15
20
10
15
10
200

Comments:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summer is just around the corner