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/*   Subjects: Visual Arts


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COMMENTS: 1 - Opening Sentences
1=#N is an extremely able and enthusiastic member of the group who takes a keen interest in art and appears to enjoy and understand all aspects of the work.
2=#N is an able and enthusiastic member of the group who takes a keen interest in art and appears to enjoy and understand most aspects of the work.
3=#N is an able and conscientious member of the group who displays a real interest in the subject and appears to enjoy all aspects of the work.
4=#N is a reserved member of the group who displays a quiet interest and always works with enthusiasm.
5=#N is a friendly member of the group who displays interest in the subject and demonstrates a growing understanding of the skills taught.
6=#N is a friendly student who works with enthusiasm in the art room, and contributes constructively to class discussion.
7=#N is an energetic learner.
8=#N works enthusiastically in all areas of art and #h work has improved because of this.
9=#N enjoys art and this is reflected in #h finished product.
10=#N is an enthusiastic learner.
11=#N is a talented artist and a keen learner.
12=#N is a keen artist with a knack for art-making.
13=#N is a talented young artist with a keen eye for art-making.
14=#N is a creative #b who always strives for creative growth.
15=#N is a creative #b who has shown artistic growth this year in visual arts.
16=#N is a respectful, helpful student who always strives to go beyond the expectations.
17=#N is an energetic learner who has shown artistic growth this year in visual arts.
18=#N is a talented artist who often creates images that demonstrate #h unique sense of personal style
19=#N is a keen student who strives for perfection in #h artistic creations.
20=#N is a creative artist who always strives to go beyond the expectations for each assignment.

COMMENTS: 2 - Opening Sentence Bridge
1=#N is continuing to build foundational skills in visual arts and has shown growth and development in many areas of art-making.
2=Although #m work is often submitted beyond the deadline, #h willingness to refine and develop skills is obvious.
3=Although #e sometimes has issues with time management and rushes to complete #h work, #e is still able to demonstrate proficiency in many areas.
4=#E has worked with a variety of materials and often extends beyond the expectations.
5=#N is kind, respectful student who has shown growth and development as an artist this year.
6=#N is a passionate artist who is highly skilled in the foundations of visual arts.
7=#N is a joyful, creative student who strives for artistic growth in visual arts.
8=#E has worked with a variety of materials this year in visual arts, and has demonstrated some growth in abilities.
9=#N is a highly apt artist who can produce solid work when focused and on task.
10=#N is an avid artist and #h assignments are completed at a very high level with great attention to detail.
11=Although #e sometimes does not read all criteria to be sure the requirements are met, #h creations are often done at a adequate level and demonstrate #h dedication to improvement in visual arts.
12=#E has been consistent with the quality of #h work thus far this year.
13=#E is a respectful, kind student whose sense of personal style shines through in the artwork #e produces.
14=#E has shown some growth in ability this year.
15=Often striving to exceed expectations, #e creates highly detailed images that showcase #h creativity.
16=When focused on the task at hand, #e is capable of producing excellent work.
17=Although #e has been somewhat inconsistent with the quality of #h artwork, #e was determined to submit all work and managed to get caught up before the deadline.
18=Although #e submitted their work beyond the deadline, #e has been able to demonstrate creative growth and development of skills.
19=#E is a creative thinker who has demonstrated active engagement and dedication to the improvement of skills.

COMMENTS: 3 - Assignment
1=For the #yourListName, #e was able to demonstrate #h understanding of learned skills through many practices and explorations.
2=For #h #yourListName, #e showed #h understanding of #? and #?.
3=For #h #yourListName, #e was able to build skills in #? and #? to create a visually interesting design.
4=For #h #yourListName, #e showed #h effective use of #?, and showed growth in #?.
5=For #h #yourListName, #e showed #h ability to apply learned skills in a new way.
6=#H #yourListName was extremely well done, as was #h #yourListName. Both demonstrated #h growth in targeted skills.
7=Although #h #yourListName could afford a more careful application of #?, #h design was ultimately successful and #e gained valuable practice that can only benefit #h future explorations with #?.
8=When creating #h #yourListName, #e went beyond expectations, and demonstrated a thorough understanding of #?.
9=However, #h #yourListName did not meet all requirements in regards to criteria, and #e is encouraged to communicate creative plans and review the rubric before submitting their work.
10=#H #yourListName was well done, featuring good development of skills such as #?.
11=Although #h #yourListName could have benefited from further development of #? in some areas, #h explorations were overall fairly successful and demonstrated growth of ability.
12=When creating #h #yourListName , #e was meticulous in #?.
13=Though #h #yourListName was not as strong, #e has still shown some good skills such as #?.
14=#H #yourListName, featuring #?, demonstrates good #?, while showcasing #?.
15=#H #yourListName was also well done, though more time was required to fully develop #? in #h artwork.
16=For #h #yourListName, #e went beyond expectations and #? while using #? to impact the viewer.
17=#H #yourListName, though submitted well beyond the deadline, was completed at a high level, demonstrating an effective use #? as well as #?.
18=Working with #? can be challenging and #e has experienced some difficulties in this regard for #h #yourListName.
19=For the #yourListName, #e #?, though #e could afford to #?.
20=For the #yourListName assignment, #e showcased #h continued growth in #? and demonstrated #h understanding of #?

COMMENTS: 4 - Assignment
1=For the #yourListName, #e was able to demonstrate #h understanding of learned skills through many practices and explorations.
2=For #h #yourListName, #e showed #h understanding of #? and #?.
3=For #h #yourListName, #e was able to build skills in #? and #? to create a visually interesting design.
4=For #h #yourListName, #e showed #h effective use of #?, and showed growth in #?.
5=For #h #yourListName, #e showed #h ability to apply learned skills in a new way.
6=#H #yourListName was extremely well done, as was #h #yourListName. Both demonstrated #h growth in targeted skills.
7=Although #h #yourListName could afford a more careful application of #?, #h design was ultimately successful and #e gained valuable practice that can only benefit #h future explorations with #?.
8=When creating #h #yourListName, #e went beyond expectations, and demonstrated a thorough understanding of #?.
9=However, #h #yourListName did not meet all requirements in regards to criteria, and #e is encouraged to communicate creative plans and review the rubric before submitting their work.
10=#H #yourListName was well done, featuring good development of skills such as #?.
11=Although #h #yourListName could have benefited from further development of #? in some areas, #h explorations were overall fairly successful and demonstrated growth of ability.
12=When creating #h #yourListName, #e was meticulous in #?.
13=Though #h #yourListName was not as strong, #e has still shown some good skills such as #?.
14=#H #yourListName, featuring #?, demonstrates good #?, while showcasing #?.
15=#H #yourListName was also well done, though more time was required to fully develop #? in #h artwork.
16=For #h #yourListName, #e went beyond expectations and #? while using #? to impact the viewer.
17=#H #yourListName, though submitted well beyond the deadline, was completed at a high level, demonstrating an effective use #? as well as #?.
18=Working with #? can be challenging and #e has experienced some difficulties in this regard for #h #yourListName.
19=For the #yourListName, #e #? was nicely done, though #h could afford to #?.
20=For the #yourListName assignment, #e showcased #h continued growth in #? and demonstrated #h understanding of #?

COMMENTS: 5 - Knowledge
1=#E demonstrates an excellent understanding of all the new skills and concepts taught so far.
2=#E demonstrates a good understanding of the skills and concepts taught so far.
3=#E needs to continue developing #h understanding of the skills and concepts taught so far.
4=#E has very successfully explored and used a wide variety of ideas, media and techniques and has developed the confidence to review, modify and enhance #h work as it progresses.
5=#E has explored and used a wide variety of ideas, media and techniques and is beginning to develop the confidence to review, modify and enhance #h work as it progresses.
6=#E may consider exploring and using a wider variety of ideas, media and techniques in order to develop a greater range of skills.
7=#E has worked with a variety of materials and has shown development in foundational skills of visual arts.
8=#E is a hard worker and has worked with a variety of materials this year in art.
9=#E is capable of creating satisfactory work in relation to criteria when #h mind is put to the task.
10=#E has worked with a variety of materials so far this year in art and has shown artistic growth.
11=#E has demonstrated some good skills so far this year through #h exploration of a multitude of materials.
12=#E has worked with a variety of materials this year and was able to express #s creatively so far this year.
13=#E has shown a tremendous amount of creative growth so far this year through the practice of various targeted skills.
14=#E has demonstrated artistic growth in not only the skill-building exercises, but also the various explorations and practices.
15=#E is an avid artist who loves to create and it shows in the work #e produces.
16=Although not all assignments were submitted before the deadline, #e has shown growth in artistic ability.
17=Although the quality of #h work has been somewhat inconsistent, #e has demonstrated some good skills in working with a variety of materials.
18=#E is still working on building #h creative confidence in art-making.
19=#E has shown growth in both the application of materials and curricular content.
20=#E has demonstrated some growth in #h skills so far this year.

COMMENTS: 6 - Suggestions
1=I would encourage #m to work on improving the consistency and quality of #h work, as #e shows aptitude and ability working with a variety of different media. #E continues to work on putting the same amount of effort into each step of the process to ensure #h work accurately reflects #h skills and abilities.
2=Moving forward, #e may consider pushing #s to think insightfully and thoughtfully about creative approaches to each piece #h creates, and find ways to engage when the activity isn't one #e finds overly interesting.
3=A suggested goal for #m is to push #s beyond #h comfort zone. After all, this is how we learn and grow as artists. Overall, #e has been very successful and #e is encouraged to continue to enjoy expressing #h ideas visually.
4=#E is still working on improving efficiency during class time. #E should be congratulated on #h willingness to go outside of #h comfort zone and take creative risks.
5=Though #e met the criteria minimally, I would encourage #m to improve the utilization of class time in order to create more complex work that better reflects #h artistic abilities.
6=I hope that with the skills #e has practiced, #e will begin to build confidence in #h art-making abilities. #E should be very proud of #h artistic accomplishments.
7=#N is a creative thinker and sometimes has difficulty with the disconnect between what #e wants to create and what #h building fine motor skills allow #m to represent visually. Due to this, #e is still working on building #h confidence in #h art-making abilities. I would encourage #m go outside of #h comfort zone to create art that challenges #h abilities.
8=Although #e sometimes forgets to double check criteria before beginning on #h artwork, #h creativity and thoughtful approaches to assignments continue to lead to #h success in art. I would encourage #m to double check handouts and work on improving #h patience when embarking on a new creative project.
9=I would encourage #m to focus on time management in order to avoid the messy look that comes with rushing due to an impending deadline.
10=#E is encouraged to continue working on submitting work on time, but is reminded that art is a joyful practice and that not every assignment must be completed perfectly. Moreover, it is through mistakes and purposeful play that we learn and grow as artists.
11=I would encourage #m to double check criteria before moving on to the next step of the assignment, to avoid having to re-work #h assignment to suit the requirements.
12=In order to improve #h overall grade in the future, #e may consider reading over all criteria before submitting assignments to be sure all requirements are met.
13=I would encourage #m to continue striving for excellence, while focusing on time management to be sure #e can accomplish the task within the given time frame.
14=#E is still working on improving #h receptiveness to feedback, and is encouraged to make art a more enjoyable, less self-critical practice. #E is to be reminded that allowing for mistakes is a part of learning and growing as an artist.
15=#E is encouraged to continue to push #s to creatively respond to each assignment and enjoy both the challenges and successes #e encounters.
16=A suggested goal for #m is to write homework and deadlines in #h agenda to be sure #e is completing work before the due date. #E is still working on developing strategies for being self-sufficient in class, and for using #h class time as effectively as possible.
17=Not all artwork #e has produced has been completed at a high level, and some images require more time to be fully developed. #N is encouraged to increase #h level of engagement and time spent on task during class time.
18=#E is encouraged to continue building on the skills #e has developed and to focus on incorporating attention to detail in #h finishing touches.
19=#E is still working on taking #h time to develop more complexity in #h work, and utilizing class time to do so. I would also recommend that #e work towards completing assignments in a timely manner, to avoid multiple assignments piling up, creating more work for #s later. To #h credit, #e has demonstrated many foundational skills of visual arts.
20=#E is encouraged to continue striving to motivate #s to be productive during class time instead of socializing. This increased engagement will avoid a last-minute rush, which will in turn reflect positively in the quality of #h work.

COMMENTS: 7 - Closing Sentence
1=I would encourage #m to practice art in #h free time in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
2=I would recommend that #e spend time practicing art for leisure to sharpen #h skills and continue thinking creatively.
3=#E is a capable artist and is encouraged to continue engaging in art both in and outside of class time, as art is a process that can only improve over time and with practice. I would encourage #m to practice art in their free time order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
4=I would encourage #m to practice art both within and outside of the classroom, as practice will continue to build on the foundational skills and allow for greater growth as an artist.
5=I would encourage #m to practice art for leisure to continue building confidence in #h abilities and reinforcing foundational skills of visual arts.
6=#E has been a pleasure to teach thus far, and I would encourage #m to practice art in #h free time.
7=I would also encourage #m to practice art in #h free time in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
8=#E has been an absolute pleasure to teach and I would encourage #m to practice art regularly to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
9=#E has been a pleasure to teach and I would encourage #m to practice art in their free time in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts. I look forward to seeing what #e will create next!
10=I would also encourage #m to practice art in #h free time in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
11=I would encourage #m to practice art regularly in order to continue developing skills, as #e would benefit from further exploration with the foundations of visual arts.
12=#E has shown growth and development so far this year in art, I would encourage #m to practice art regularly in order to continue developing foundational skills.
13=I would recommend that #e spend time over in #h free time creating art for leisure, not only to sharpen #h skills as an artist, but also to continue thinking creatively.
14=Overall, #e has had a very successful start to the year. I would encourage #m to practice art regularly in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts. I look forward to seeing what #e will create next!
15=I would encourage #m to practice art whenever possible in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts. I look forward to seeing what #e will create next!
16=#E has shown willingness to challenge #s to take creative risks and is to be recognized for a very successful start to the year. I would encourage #m to practice art whenever possible in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
17=#E is an apt student with a positive attitude and #e is encouraged to continue to enjoy expressing #h ideas visually. I would encourage #m to practice art regularly in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
18=I look forward to watching #h continued growth in visual arts. I would encourage #m to practice art for leisure whenever possible in order to continue developing fundamental skills in visual arts.
19=#E demonstrated good perseverance and attitude. I would encourage #m to practice art whenever possible in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.
20=#E is encouraged to keep working at this level and enjoy expressing #h ideas visually. I would encourage #m to practice art in order to continue developing foundational skills of visual arts.

LIST: Time-period
1=year
2=semester
3=1st semester
4=2nd semester
5=3rd semester
6=4th semester
7=term
8=1st term
9=2nd term
10=3rd term
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2=Sharpie and Marker
3=Paper and Glue
4=Stop Motion
5=WOW Piece #1
6=WOW Piece #2
7=Identity WOW Piece
8=Nature/Environmental WOW Piece
9=Social Justice WOW Piece
10=Art History Inspired WOW Piece



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