| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Luck Club themes | Little to no evidence of understanding the themes | Some evidence of understanding the themes | Clear understanding of the themes | Demonstrates a deep understanding of the themes | Thorough and insightful understanding of the themes |
| Connection to Broader Themes or Experiences | No connection made to broader themes or personal experiences | Limited connection made to broader themes or personal experiences | Some connection made to broader themes or personal experiences | Strong connection made to broader themes or personal experiences | Deep and meaningful connection made to broader themes or personal experiences |
| Creativity and professionalism of project | Project lacks creativity and professionalism | Some elements of creativity and professionalism present | Shows creativity and professionalism in parts of the project | Displays creativity and professionalism throughout the project | Highly creative and professional presentation |
| Required Elements | Many required elements missing | Some required elements missing | All required elements included | All required elements included with some additional elements | All required elements included with additional creative elements |