Artistic Review - Green Lantern Animation

We watched the first two episodes of the animated Green Lantern for "Movie Monday" yesterday. Students took notes during the show so that we could write reviews. Today we will write an artistic review. I have included my rubric. We will also discuss the assignment after our sketch.

Artistic Review- 

PROMPT: Analyze the first two episodes of Green Lantern: Beware My Power.

Requirements:

• 3-4 Paragraphs (You may include more)
• Post review to blog (Artist Review - Green Lantern Animation)

Must include

• Intro with background information
• Thesis Statement and Topic sentences
• Examples from the two episodes, including character quotes and/or comments
• Commentary that supports the examples with live links

Objective	Standard	Below Expectations	Progressing	Proficient	Exemplary
Student will include relevant and sufficient evidence.	CCSS W1	Student includes no background information on piece being reviewed	Student includes minimal background information on piece being reviewed	Student includes basic background information on piece being reviewed	Student provides detailed background on the piece. This background includes historical cultural connections and/or artist information beyond name.
Student will use valid reasoning in order to choose sufficient evidence in order to support claims	CCSS W1	Student includes no examples from piece.	Student includes minimal examples from piece. These examples may not be relevant.	Student includes specific, relevant examples from piece.	Student includes many specific, relevant examples from the pieces, artfully weaving these examples into the review.
Student will use relevant evidence in order to support claims concerning interpretation of text and analysis of textual parts as they create meaning.	CCSSW1, CCSS R4, R5	Student does not address the specific choices within the piece and their effect on the piece as a whole	Student addresses the specific artistic choices seen in the piece and attempts to discuss how these elements provide meaning within the piece as a whole.	Student discusses the specific artistic choices seen in the piece and the meaning of these choices within the context of the whole.	Student uses the specific examples in order to discuss the choices made by the artist. This discussion includes the way in which these choices give meaning,
Student is able to produce clear, coherent writing which uses a style appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.	CCSS W4	The writer's opinion is unclear and/or unsupported. The writer does not write for a specific audience.	The writer's opinion is stated, but is not supported. The audience for the review may be unclear or the tone inappropriate	The writer's opinion is clearly stated and supported. The review is written for the desired audience and maintains an appropriate tone throughout.	The writer's opinion is artfully stated and supported. The review flows smoothly from one idea to another. The intended audience and purpose are clear.
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