Digital Story Assessment

By: Anna and Katelyn

Criteria	10-9	8-6	5-3	2-0
Flow, Organization, Pacing	The story is well organized. It flows well and moves from part to part without bumps or distractions.	The story is well organized but there are a few sections where the transitions feel unnatural.	The story is poorly organized. The transitions are not cohesive  and the things discussed do not connect.	The student or students did not complete the assignment or it is unfinished.
Originality, voice, creativity	The student or students exhibit an original sense of voice and a fresh perspective.	The student or students exhibit some original sense of voice and a fresh perspective, but have a few areas that lack creativity.	The student or students exhibit no original sense of voice or fresh perspective.	The student or students did not complete the assignment or it is unfinished.
Content Understanding	It is clear that the student used enough evidence from the unit that shows they clearly understand the content. The student meets the academic goals listed in the assignment.	The student or students showcase a clear understanding of some of the material, but not others. They meet most of the academic goals listed in the assignment.	The students or students exemplify no understanding of the material. Through their work it is clear that they do not understand the content. They meet only a few of the goals.	The student or students did not complete the assignment or it is unfinished. If they did complete it, they will also receive this score if they meet none of the goals listed in the assignment.
Project Planning	There is evidence of solid planning, in the form of story maps, scripts, story tables, etc.	There is evidence of solid planning but a few gaps. The planning may be a tad unfinished or there may be aspects that demonstrate no planning.	There is little evidence of solid planning.	The student or students did not complete the assignment or it is unfinished. There is no evidence of any planning.
Writing	The student or students’ writing is well developed and employs sophisticated language. The quality of the writing is excellent and showcased through the use of planning documents, research, etc.	The student or students’ writing is well developed but unclear in one or two sections. The writing is decent.	The student or students’ writing is unclear and not well developed. The language is basic and the quality of writing is poor.	The student or students did not complete the assignment or it is unfinished.

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