Name:

Date:

# of drafts needed to complete

Elements needed in the Hero Movie

Notes:

0

1

2

The overall logical development of the Photo Story/Movie and integration of all eight (8) hero stages is a unique fit with the student’s personal narrative. Creativity is displayed in the organization and design aspects to fit the student and not the other way around.

0

1

2

The 8 Stages: Design is exceptionally attractive; images, music, titles and narrative all work together well to convey content. Clearly some thought and time was put into the design.

0

1

2

The 8 Stages: Content is logical, clear and easy to follow in the Photo Story/ Movie. The visual content that needs explanation is clarified through titles and/or narration. The link to the Hero Stage is clear and logical for all 8 stages.

0

1

2

You have completed the three (3) required interviews and provided notes, transcripts, and/or tape(s) of those interviews with your completed project.

0

1

2

You have five (5) types of resource materials incorporated into your Photo Story/ Movie (in addition to the requisite interviews above).

0

1

2

You have incorporated background music and/or a soundtrack into your Photo Story/Movie that fits the narrative and story.

0

1

2

You have completed the gathering stage and the requisite meeting with me prior to your Photo Story/ Movie presentation.

0

1

2

You have submitted a folder with all the required sections and materials as listed on the assignment sheet, including a labeled cover outside, an electronic version of your Photo Story/ Movie, a typed transcript of your narration, and interview materials, as well as the soundtrack and lyrics/explanations as appropriate.

0

1

2

The presenter is confident and has clearly taken pride in his/her final product. There are no errors in spelling, format, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the narration for the Photo Story/ Movie or technical difficulties on the day of the Photo Story/ Movie presentation.

0

1

2

Overall Assessment (the overall estimation of the number of drafts you will need to complete before this piece is ready for submission into your final portfolio)

End Note:

Y

N

The time allotted for the technical aspects of this piece was sufficient that the final product was ready to present on time with all the required elements (picture, music & narration) included.

Y

N

There is evidence of native talent and/or drafting and genuine effort put into the piece as well as significant progress made over multiple drafts

Y

N

Conference with teacher recommended or required