| Criteria | Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Practice | Sketchbook is full with drawings from every assigned session and additional free sketches. | Most assigned sketches are completed on time. | Some sketches are missing or incomplete. | Sketchbook is mostly empty with very few entries. |
| Skill Development | Shows clear improvement in drawing skills over the grading period. | Shows some improvement in technique and observation. | Skill level remains the same throughout. | No skill development visible; effort appears to decrease. |
| Experimentation | Tries many different subjects, styles, and materials with enthusiasm. | Tries some different subjects and drawing techniques. | Sticks to one or two comfortable subjects only. | Does not experiment or try new techniques. |
| Organization & Care | Sketchbook is well-maintained with dated entries and clean pages. | Sketchbook is in good condition with most entries dated. | Sketchbook has some damage or entries are undated. | Sketchbook is damaged, messy, or poorly maintained. |
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