| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detail & Completeness | Drawing is filled with details and clearly shows the subject with background elements. | Drawing includes the main subject with some details. | Drawing is basic with minimal detail. | Drawing is incomplete or difficult to identify. |
| Color Use | Uses many colors thoughtfully to enhance the drawing and show creativity. | Uses several colors appropriately. | Uses limited colors or colors do not match the subject. | Does not use color or only uses one color. |
| Effort & Care | Shows exceptional effort with careful coloring and time spent on the work. | Shows good effort and care in completing the drawing. | Shows some effort but work appears rushed. | Shows very little effort; work is scribbled or incomplete. |
| Talking About Art | Eagerly explains the drawing with details about choices and what it represents. | Can explain what the drawing shows when asked. | Gives a brief answer when asked about the drawing. | Cannot or will not explain the drawing. |
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