Criteria/Objective

Exemplary (A)

Good (B)

Satisfactory (C)

Needs Improvement

The artwork clearly

analyzes an environmental
issue. Every detail helps
clarify the issue as being
either a personal story or
an appropriated story.
Appropriation is used
effectively and correctly.

The artwork analyzes an

environmental issue, but
could be more thorough.
Most or all of the details of
the comic clarify the issue
as being either a personal
story or an appropriated
story. Appropriate is, for
the most part, used
effectively and correctly.

The artwork analyzes an

environmental issue, but
isnt entirely clear in the
message. Its hard to
discern whether or not this
is a personal story or
appropriated story, as the
details of the comic do not
specify either.

The artwork does not

address an environmental
issue that is neither
personal or appropriated
from a story. Details used
the the comic to tell the
story do not help clarify
the issue.

The student shows a clear

understanding of the
original tale and
successfully changed the
meaning of the tale to fit
the objective. The
environmental issue
discussed is relevant to the
lesson and is present in the
comic.

The student shows a strong

understanding of the
original tale and
successfully changed the
meaning of the tale to
mostly fit the objective.
The environmental issue
discussed is relevant to the
lesson and is present in the
comic. Slight consistency
issues with the changed
meaning.

The student shows an

understanding of the
original tale and
successfully changed the
meaning of the tale to fit
the objective. The
environmental issue is
somewhat relevant to the
lesson and can be found in
the comic with some
formal analysis. There are
some larger consistency
issues with the changed
The student shows a strong meaning.
understanding of the topic
addressed and successfully The student shows an
presented the issue in
understanding of the topic
comic form. The
addressed and presented
environmental issue is
the issue in comic form,
related to the lesson but
but with some difficulty.
personal connection could Issue is related to the
be stronger.
lesson, but not to the

The student does not

show an understanding of
the original tale and
failed to change the
meaning to fit the
objective. Issue
addressed is not relevant
to the class and contains
no personal connection to
the student. No
consistency between the
original and changed
meaning.

(Paste objectives below.

You may divide an
objective into different
rows, as needed)

Examine the concept

of ecology by designing
a comic with an
ecological theme based
on a significant
personal experience or
published story while
utilizing appropriation
of the selected story or
comic art style.

The student shows a clear

understanding of the topic
addressed and successfully
presented the issue in
comic form. The
environmental issue is
relevant to the lesson and
addressed appropriately in
the comic.

The student does not

show an understanding of
the topic addressed and
did not successfully
present it in comic form.
Issue is not related to the
lesson and contains no
personal connection.

student.

Character
Design and
Dialogue

Character designs and

existing dialogue (if
applicable) are well
thought out and relate to
the issue discussed. Work
is beyond expectation.

Character designs and

existing dialogue (if
applicable) are well
thought out and relate to
the issue discussed. Some
revisions could be made
to make the piece the best
it can be but is overall
above expectations.

Character design and

dialogue (if applicable)
are original and relevant
to the issue discussed.
Attention to detail is at
desired level.

Analyze and
identify the
environmental
issues in Hayao
Miyazakis work
through class
discussion and
critique.

The student actively

participated during
discussions in class. The
student demonstrated firm
knowledge about ecology
and Hayao Miyazaki. S/he
raised hand to contribute
insightful knowledge.

The student participated in

class and possessed
expected knowledge about
Hayao Miyazaki. S/he
raised hand to contribute
knowledge.

The student sometimes

participated in class.
Showed some knowledge
of Hayao Miyazaki. S/he
sometimes raised hand to
contribute to the
discussions.

There appears to be no
attention to detail and no
time was spent on
designing or dialogue.
Dialogue makes no
sense or is irrelevant to
the environmental issue
discussed.

The student rarely (if

ever) participated in
class. Showed no
knowledge of Hayao
Miyazaki. Did not raise
hand to contribute to
discussions.

Use movement and

text to communicate
a message or story
to the audience
through the use of a
comic.
(Principles/Element
s of Design)

The student successfully

used movement to
communicate a message or
story. The flow of the story
is perfect and has no
unnecessary breaks or
excessive details that dont
help further the story. Work
is beyond expectations.
The student successfully
used text to communicate a
message or story. The text
used is relevant and easy to
understand. Beyond
expectation.

The student will

demonstrate an
understanding of
drawing with Pencil,
Pen, Marker, and
Watercolor Paint in
the sketch and final
artwork.
(the art
material/technique)

The student showed

extreme care in drawing
the sketch and painting the
final piece.
The artist pressed lightly
with the pencil and showed
no ghost lines.
All lines are carefully
traced with marker and/or
pen and show barely any
mistakes, if any. Very
clean. Black areas are
completely filled in.
Paint was applied in even
strokes and barely goes
over the lines, if at all.
Text is clean and devoid of
errors.

The student successfully

used movement to
communicate a message or
story. The flow of the story
is excellent, with minor
issues. Work is above
expectation but could use
one more push to get into
the A category.

The student used

movement to
communicate a message
or story, but not as
effectively as it could
potentially be. The flow of
the story seems a but
choppy or abrupt, and/or
some details probably
could have been left out to
help with the story.
The student successfully
used text to communicated Satisfactory work overall.
a message or story. The
text used is relevant and
The student successfully
easy to understand, but
used text to
could use a little more
communicated a message
thought to get into the A
or story. The text used is
category. Student is
mostly relevant to the
encouraged to reflect on
story and is
word choice, make sure
understandable. More
the comic is not too wordy, attention to word choice
and try again.
and placement is
recommended.
The student showed a fair The student showed some
amount of care in drawing care in drawing the sketch
the sketch and painting the and painting the final
final piece.
piece.

The student either did not

use movement to
communicate a message
or story or used it
ineffectively. The story
has issues with the flow
and pace, and/or contains
details that dont pertain
to the issue discussed that
hinder comprehension of
the story. Consider
revision.

Few or no ghost lines.

Some ghost lines.

Frequent ghost lines.

Lines were carefully traced

with marker and/or pen,
but show a few errors.
Fairly clean. Black areas
are completely filled in.

Lines were traced with

marker and/or pen, but
could have been done a
little more carefully.
Fairly clean. Several
errors were easily spotted.
Black areas are mostly
filled, but contain a few
lighter spots.

Lines were not traced

with marker and/or pen
with care. Linework is
messy/shaky and errors
are easily spotted. Little
or no attempts at
cleanliness. Black areas
are not properly filled
and have large lighter
areas.

Paint was mostly evenly

applied and barely goes
over the lines, if at all.

Text is clean and devoid of Paint is shaky in some

spots and/or has bled over
errors.
the lines in some area.

The student did not

successfully use text to
communicate a message
or story. Text is either
irrelevant to the message
or does not make sense
when read. Word choice
is a large issue and
revision is strongly
recommended.
The student showed little
or no care in drawing the
sketch and painting the
final piece.

Paint was not controlled

properly and has bled
over the lines.

Text is mostly clean, but is

devoid of errors.
Text is not clean and
contains grammatical
and/or spelling errors.

Effort
Craftsmanship
Sketches

Total Points or Grade:

Teacher Comments:

Craftsmanship- The paper

is neat, free of bends, tears,
and water stains. Careful
attention was paid to the
final professional look.
(looks pristine)

Craftmanship- The paper is

neat, mostly free of bends
and tears, but has a minor
water stain. Careful
attention was paid to the
final professional look.

Craftmanship- The paper

is a little roughed up. Has
a minor bend, tear, and/or
water stain. Some
attention was paid to the
final professional look.

Sketch-The student
completed more than 3
sketches for ideas and
carefully considered which
one to select for final
design. The student did not
just go with the first idea
and just fill in the other
sketches to complete the
assignment.

Sketch- The student

completed 3 sketches and
took some time to consider
which one to select for the
final design. One of the
remaining sketches is not
entirely well thought out.

Sketch- The student

completed at least 2 of the
3 sketches. The student
took some time, but could
have taken more to
consider their final design.
Remaining sketch(es)
done to fulfill the
assignment and do not
contain as much thought
as they should.

Craftmanship- The paper

is in poor condition.
Bends, tears, and
multiple water stains are
present. Little or no
attention was paid to the
final professional look.
Sketch- The student did
one or no sketches, or
completed them just to
fulfill the assignment. No
consideration was taken
into account for the final
piece.