Rombough's Grade 8 English Class at CVR  (The Imaginary Tower University)
Final Instrument of Evaluation
S t o r i e s     w i t h i n     a     s t o r y
Objectives:
  • ---->  To produce an collecton of various work students have presented throughout the year.
  • ---->  To tie the work together in such a way as to create a narrative, a kind of multi-genre novella

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    Contents:
      4 poems, a short story, an essay, 2 original illustrations,
    all tied together by a "greater narrative"

    Presentation Options

     


    1.  A solidly bound book, with illustrations, a hard back, typed pages, table of contents, etc.
    see sample by Heather.
    2.  A web page, with scanned illustrations, an original background, and links to different sections.
    see  Carolyn's page
    see also Mr Rombough's sample using text from Heather's bound book.


    Presentation Marking Scheme:
    (10 percent of total FIE mark)
     
    Criteria Mark on ten Comments
    .10 for first impression of appearence of whole project (Yes I can judge a book by its cover) . .
    .10 for visually pleasing balance of interior components  . .
    .10 for effective use of materials . .
    .10 for organization such that it is easily read . .
    .10 for the extra fine tuning and effort to ensure a good presentation.  (additions such as borders, etc.) . .
    . . .
    .Average of all 5 criteria for grade on 10 . .

    Four  poems
    The poems should show evidence of some or all of the elements of poetry discussed throughout the poetry unit.  The poems should be edited in such a way as to consider spelling, grammar, rhyme and rhythm, such that the poem remains true to its own intentions and reads well when spoken.


     










    Four Poems' Marking Scheme
    (20 percent of FIE )
    Criteria Poem 1 Poem 2 Poem 3 Poem 4
    .10 for originality and effectiveness of ideas and imagery. . . . .
    .5 for fluidity of style
    (effectiveness of rhythm/ rhymes/ or beat per line/ spacing)    		 . . . .
    .5 for appropriateness to whole project . . . .
    .Totals on 20 for each . . . .
    Average for all four for your final poetry section mark on 20

    =       /  20
    A short story
    [1000-2000 words]
  • The short story should show evidence of a the components of fiction we have discussed in class, as well as notions of conflict.
    • Short Story Marking Scheme
    (30 or 20 percent of FIE )
    .Criteria .Mark on 10 Comments.
    .Descriptions, including setting and imaginary descriptions . .
    .Character portrayal, including descriptions of characters and their personality shown through their actions. . .
    .Effective use of a build up of events to a climax, including a "problem" event to begin story, middle developing events, leading to a climax. . .
    .Climax itself, and how well the main character ultimately develops as climax reveals final moments of the story.  Marks for effective peak to action here as well.
    .Writing style, including a fluid, creative,  and clear organization and presentation of the story line, events, feelings, etc. . .
    . Originality of ideas and creativity in terms of content.
    . Effective use of the genre of story (similar to originality, but related specifically to the type of story you are writing, and how well you pulled it off.
    .Grammar and spelling mark. 
    (0.25 of a mark off for each spelling or obvious grammar mistake)    		 . .
    .Average of all marks to give mark on 10,  . .
    which is then changed to a mark on 30 or 20
    =       / 

    An Essay
    [500-800 words;
    research essay, analysis, or personal essay]
  • The essay must use proper paragraphs within a formal essay structure
  • (3 sections, an introduction and conclusion)
    • Essay Marking Scheme
    (30 or 20 percent of FIE )
    Aspect of Essay
    Criteria
    		 Mark and comments
    Thesis statement and Introduction  10 for  stating your position or goal clearly, and for beginning with a confident, catchy and/or persuasive tone .
    Essay structure 10 for good use of sections and paragraphs with effective topic sentences. .
    Paragraph structure 10 for paragraph divisions and supporting topic sentences with arguments and/or details.
    Writing Style 10 for  clear and correct grammar and sentence structure, for effective use of descriptive and argumentative language
    Research essay only 10 for information gathered and presented clearly "in your own words" .
    Research essay only 10 for a complete bibliography page .
    Persuasive essay only  10 for movement from generally accepted facts to a specific argument
    Persuasive essay only  10 for anticipating the arguments of others .
    All essays, especially personal essays 10 for descriptions and good use of detail. .
    All essays, especially personal essays 10 for opinion and/or expressions of feeling. .
    . . .
    .Average of each applicable criterion .
    Mark on 10 is then translated to a mark out of 20 or 30
    =             /
     

    At least two "appropriate" illustrations

     










    Illustrations Marking Scheme
    (10 percent of FIE)
    a mark on 5 for each illustration considering the following:
    Criteria Illustration #1  and comments Illustration #2  and comments
    -20 for originality and effectiveness of design  - -
    -10 for presentation (placement as well as "brightness" and appearance)  - -
    -10 for balance and proportion  - -
    -10 for appropriateness to project  - -
    - -
    -Marks on 50 - -
    -Divided by 10 to get mark out of 5 - -

    Total of each mark on 5 to get mark on 10 for illustrations:
    =       /10

    The Framing ("Greater") Narrative
    500 words added to entire package to create a "greater narrative" that holds everything together.

     










    Must contain at least one new event that adds another plot element to the whole FIE

    (10 percent of the FIE)
    Mark is based on above requirements, writing style, originality of thought, and effectiveness of placement of the extra narrative.
     =         /10

    Comments:
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    FIE  Marking Schemes
    20% Poems and their presentation.
    10% Illustrations.
    10% Presentation of whole package
    30/20 % The Short Story
    30/20 % The Essay
    10 % The Framing Narrative.
    total on 100 %

    counts for 30 % of final year end mark.