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CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Clarity and Neatness Comic is easy to read and all elements are so clearly written, labeled and illustrated. Comic is easy to read and most elements are clearly written, labeled and illustrated. Comic is hard to read with few illustrations and labels Comic is hard to read and understand. Use of Time Used time well during each class period (as shown by observation by teacher, and documentation of progress in journal) with no adult reminders. Used time well during most class periods (as shown by observation by teacher, and documentation of progress in journal) with no adult reminders. Used time well (as shown by observation by teacher and documentation of progress in journal), but required adult reminders on one or more occasions to do so. Used time poorly (as shown by observation by teacher and/or documentation of progress in journal) in spite of several adult reminders to do so. Spelling & Grammar No spelling or grammatical mistakes on comic strip with lots of text. No spelling or grammatical mistakes on a comic strip with little text. One to 4 spelling or grammatical errors on the comic strip. More than 4 spelling and/or grammatical errors on the comic. Content Solid Liquid and Gas are explained in each frame with a minimum of two characteristics of the water cycle explained per phase. Solid Liquid and Gas are explained in each frame with a minimum of one characteristic of the water cycle explained per phase. one or more of the phases are explained incompletely. Two or more of the phases are explained incompletely. Graphics The graphics are meaningful, colorful, and appropriate. It is clear that time and effort went into their creation. The graphics are somewhat meaningful, colorful, and appropriate. It is clear that some time and effort went into their creation. The graphics are scarce throughout the piece and not much time or effort was put forth. Little or no graphics were evident. It is clear that the effort was lacking and they did not complete the assignment. Format They have included at least 6 frames to their comic strip. They have included 5 frames to their comic strip. They have included 4 frames to comic strip. They have 3 or less frames to the comic strip. Water Molecule Comic Strip Rubric Total: / 24
