Triorama Rubric:

To be used  with Holes lesson or other language arts activities.

 

Character

3 – Triorama shows one or more characters in a scene or situation from the story. Many visual details are used which help describe the character and his or her actions in the story. One or more characters are cut out and placed in the scene for a 3 dimensional effect.

2 – Triorama shows a one or more character in a scene from the story. Some details are used to help describe the character and his or her actions in the story.

1 – Triorama shows one or more characters in a scene or situation. Few details are used.

 

Setting

3 – Triorama shows a scene or situation from the story. Many details are used to describe the scene. Colors are used that help reflect the mood for the scene. All of the background has been considered and treated. Many cutout props and other items are used to help describe the scene.

2 – Triorama shows a scene from the story. Some details are used to describe the scene. Some of the background has been considered. Few props have been used.

1 – Triorama shows a scene from the story. Few or no details are used. Little of the background has been considered. No props have been used.

 

Technical

3 – Much time, care, and thought has been used to create the triorama. The directions on how to construct the triorama were followed (or perhaps extended to incorporate other “improved” or “alternative” methods).

2 – Some time, care, and thought has been used to create the triorama.

1 – The triorama was hastily thrown together. Not much time, care or interest went into the project.

 

Written work

3 – Carefully chosen dialogue or information is added that helps show what the character is like or how the scene contributes to a theme in the story. Spelling and grammar are developmentally correct.

2 – Some dialogue or information is added to help describe the character or story. Most spelling and grammar is developmentally correct.

1 – Little written information is added.

 

Group Work

3 – Communicates and works effectively with others as active participant and responsive listener most of the time

2 – Communicates and works effectively with others as active participant and responsive listener some of the time

1 – Seldom participates in group work

 

3 – Takes responsibility for individual contributions to group projects and shares ideas, talents and workload most of the time

2 – Takes responsibility for individual contributions to group projects and shares ideas, talents, workload some of the time

1 – Seldom takes responsibility for group work