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Quality of Construction

The collage shows considerable attention to construction. The items are neatly trimmed. All items are carefully and securely attached to the backing. There are no stray marks, smudges or glue stains. Nothing is hanging over the edges.

The collage shows attention to construction. The items are neatly trimmed. All items are carefully and securely attached to the backing. A few barely noticeable stray marks, smudges or glue stains are present. Nothing is hanging over the edges.

The collage shows some attention to construction. Most items are neatly trimmed. All items are securely attached to the backing. A few barely noticeable stray marks, smudges or glue stains are present. Nothing is hanging over the edges.

The collage was put together sloppily. Items appear to be just "slapped on". Pieces may be loose or hanging over the edges. Smudges, stains, rips, uneven edges, and/or stray marks are evident.

Creativity

Several of the graphics or objects used in the collage reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display

One or two of the graphics or objects used in the collage reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.

One or two graphics or objects were made or customized by the student, but the ideas were typical rather than creative (.e.g, apply the emboss filter to a drawing in Photoshop).

The student did not make or customize any of the items on the collage.

Time and Effort

Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the collage. It is clear the student worked at home as well as at school.

Class time was used wisely. Student could have put in more time and effort at home.

Class time was not always used wisely, but student did do some additional work at home.

Class time was not used wisely and the student put in no additional effort.

Attention to Theme

The student uses relevant items in the collage that are related to the assigned theme. For most items, the relationship is clear without explanation.

The student uses relevant items in the collage that are related to the assigned theme. Some items require explanation for their connection.

The student uses a few relevant items in the collage that are related to the assigned theme. Several items require explanation for their connection.

The student doesn't use relevant items in the collage that are related to the assigned theme. Items require explanation for their incorporation and don't connect.

Number of Items

The collage includes 12 or more items, each different.

The collage includes 9 different items.

The collage includes 6 different items.

The collage contains fewer than 4 different items.