Literary Content

Historical Content

Aesthetic Appeal

The statement of the piece is original and expressed with complexity of thought; several literary elements (theme, character, symbolism) appear in the piece; project reflects genuine understanding of the novel

Project integrates several aspects of history/current events and each one supports the themes of the novel; historical evidence is well-researched and correct; makes the audience members think about and question their reality

Attention to detail as well as design and materials make obvious the extensive effort put into the project; includes all elements laid out in prompt; the artistic appeal emotionally affects your audience

1-2 literary elements are present; thesis exists and is clear, but basic; project reflects an adequate understanding of the novel

Correct historical research adheres to the directions in the prompt and supports the literary elements presented in the novel; research is basic and not particularly compelling; does not make your audience ‘think’

Design is more advanced and effort greater than a C project; may be missing 1 element defined in the prompt

Better understanding of the novel than D; thesis or statement present but too obvious, inconsequential;

Historical research is present, but may be incorrect or vague; historical elements do not clearly support the literary themes in the novel;

More aesthetically pleasing than a D project, but lacking effort and interest in the project; missing 2-3 elements defined in the prompt

Lack of understanding of the novel; project does not make a statement about the work (thesis); content related to the novel is incorrect or non-existent;

Little or no historical information included; incorrect historical information presented; directions explained in the prompt have obviously not been followed

Project appears thrown together with little effort or aesthetic appeal; missing 3 or more elements defined in the prompt