Graphic Novel Assignment

Name: __________________
Class: __________________
Date: ___________________

Individually create a graphic novel or comic book. The final copy should look polished and
include various forms of color. You can choose to hand draw the visuals or create the visuals
digitally. Requirements for your graphic novel or comic book are listed below.

The purpose of this assignment is to wrap up the unit in an engaging way prior to the final
assessment.

Required elements in the submitted copy:

Minimum of _____ panels

Maximum of _____ panels
At least 2 different characters
Speech bubbles and/or thinking bubbles
Corresponding plot diagram

Due: Tuesday, September 27th 2016

Stems

2. Writes to
develop,
organize and
express
information
and ideas.

An extensive amount
of details are used.
Both descriptive
language and
appropriate images
are used throughout.
A balance of speech
bubbles, captions and
special effects are
present within the
comic.
The pages are rich
and detailed, filled
with lots of color.
It is explicit which
characters are
speaking.

A partial amount of
details are used.
Both descriptive
language and
appropriate images
are used
occasionally.
A balance of speech
bubbles, captions and
special effects are
present within the
comic.
The pages are
simplistic, filled
with some color.
It is reasonable
which characters are
speaking.

A superficial amount
of details are used.
Both descriptive
language and
appropriate images
are used sparsely.
A balance of speech
bubbles, captions and
special effects are
present within the
comic.
The pages are
undeveloped filled
with little color.
It is unclear which
characters are
speaking.

3. Manages
and evaluates
information
and ideas

The attached plot

diagram precisely
corresponds with the
illustrated plot.

A substantial
amount of details are
used.
Both descriptive
language and
appropriate images
are used frequently.
A balance of speech
bubbles, captions and
special effects are
present within the
comic.
The pages have
sufficient details,
filled with moderate
color.
It is logical which
characters are
speaking.
The attached plot
diagram logically
corresponds with the
illustrated plot.

The attached plot

diagram adequately
corresponds with the
illustrated plot.

6. Represents
ideas and
creates
understanding
through a
variety of
media.

The panels are easy

to read and attractive
to look at.
Student knows how
to use many filters,
options and details to
make the panels
interesting which
adds to the
effectiveness of their
storytelling.
The author shows
consistent accuracy
in spelling, grammar
and punctuation.

The panels are easy

to read and attractive
to look at.
Student knows how
to use some filters,
options and details to
make the panels
interesting which
adds to the practical
telling of their story.

The panels become

blurry and less
attractive to look at.
Student knows how
to use filters, options
and details to make
the panels interesting
however, they do not
add to the
storytelling.

The attached plot

diagram
ineffectively
corresponds with the
illustrated plot.
The panels are
confusing to read.
Student lacks
understanding of
how to use filters,
options and details to
make the panels
interesting which
does not aid the
storytelling.

The author shows

broad accuracy in
spelling, grammar
and punctuation.

The author shows

partial accuracy in
spelling, grammar
and punctuation.

The author shows

limited accuracy in
spelling, grammar,
and punctuation.

10.
Communicates
ideas in an
informed and
persuasive
manner.

Graphic Novel Rubric

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