Category

Comprehension
of Directions

Concepts,
Quotes, and
Connections

Quality of
Connections to
the Text

Neatness &
Easiness to Read

3- Meets Standards
The student uses the
two columns correctly
and demonstrates an
advanced
understanding of the
definitions of concept,
quote, and connection
to the text.
Concepts and quotes
are complex and
significant to both the
movie and original
play. The student
makes advanced,
complex, and
thoughtful
connections from the
movie to the original
text.
Connections to the text
are meaningful and
accurate as well as
demonstrate a
complex
understanding of the
movie, the original
play, and literary
elements such as
setting, character,
imagery, theme, etc.
The graphic organizer
is completed in an
extremely neat way.
All words are easy to
read.

2- Approaching Standards
The student uses the two
columns correctly but does not
quite understand what is
considered an adequate
concept, quote, or connection to
the text.

1- Below Standards
The students work does
not relate to the
directions or
expectations of the
assignment.

Concepts and quotes are

significant but not as complex
as they could be. Additionally,
connections made to the text
are accurate but could be more
thoughtful and advanced.

Concepts and quotes are

too simple for the grade
level and, more
importantly, are not
significant to the original
text.

Connections to the text are

meaningful (they express an
understanding of the story) but
do not demonstrate a thorough
understanding of literary
elements and terms.

Connections to the text

do not demonstrate an
understanding of
literary conventions or
the literary elements of
Romeo and Juliet.

The graphic organizer is

completed in a way that is
legible but it could be neater.
Space is not utilized as well as it
could be.

The graphic organizer is

easy to read and
organized poorly in
terms of spacing.