📋 ECR Assignment Overview

Task: Compare George Orwell's Animal Farm novel with the 1999 film adaptation, analyzing how the message or theme shifts between the two versions.

Total Points: 100 (Major Grade)

🎯 Rubric Categories & Point Distribution

1. CLAIM (20 points)

Advanced (18-20 pts): Clear, sophisticated thesis that directly addresses how the theme/message shifts between book and film. Shows deep understanding of both versions.

Proficient (14-17 pts): Clear claim that addresses the prompt with good understanding of theme differences between versions.

Developing (10-13 pts): Claim is present but may be unclear or only partially address the prompt. Basic understanding shown.

Beginning (0-9 pts): Claim is missing, unclear, or does not address the prompt. Little understanding demonstrated.

2. BOOK EVIDENCE (20 points)

Advanced (18-20 pts): Multiple, well-chosen examples from the novel with accurate details. Evidence strongly supports the claim.

Proficient (14-17 pts): Good examples from the book that support the claim. Most details are accurate.

Developing (10-13 pts): Some examples from the book, but may lack detail or connection to claim. Minor inaccuracies present.

Beginning (0-9 pts): Few or no examples from the book. Evidence is inaccurate or does not support claim.

3. FILM EVIDENCE (20 points)

Advanced (18-20 pts): Multiple, specific examples from the 1999 film. Shows clear understanding of film's interpretation and changes.

Proficient (14-17 pts): Good examples from the film that demonstrate understanding of adaptation choices.

Developing (10-13 pts): Some film examples provided but may lack specificity or clear connection to analysis.

Beginning (0-9 pts): Few or no film examples. Little evidence of understanding film adaptation.

📝 Analysis & Writing Quality

4. ANALYSIS - Message/Theme Shift (25 points)

Advanced (23-25 pts): Insightful analysis of how and why the theme shifts between versions. Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of both mediums and their impact on meaning.

Proficient (18-22 pts): Good analysis that explains the differences in theme/message between book and film with clear reasoning.

Developing (13-17 pts): Basic analysis present but may lack depth or clear explanation of theme differences.

Beginning (0-12 pts): Little to no analysis of theme shift. Fails to connect evidence to larger meaning.

5. ORGANIZATION & WRITING CONVENTIONS (15 points)

Advanced (14-15 pts): Clear organization with smooth transitions. Excellent grammar, spelling, and sentence structure throughout.

Proficient (11-13 pts): Well-organized with good transitions. Minor errors in grammar/mechanics that don't interfere with meaning.

Developing (8-10 pts): Basic organization present. Some errors in grammar/mechanics that may interfere with clarity.

Beginning (0-7 pts): Poor organization and/or frequent errors that significantly interfere with understanding.