Creative Flexibility Rubric—Elementary

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Patterns

I often see unusual patterns and notice how things are alike and different in the world around me.

I sometimes see unusual patterns and notice how things in the world around me are alike or different.

With help, I can see patterns and how things are alike and different.

I hardly ever notice patterns or how things are alike and different.

Point of View

I can look at objects and ideas from several different points of view.

I can look at objects and ideas from different points of view

With help, I can see objects and ideas from different points of view.

I usually can only see things in one way.

Humor

I often see and hear things in the world around me that make me laugh, such as riddles, jokes, and things that seem out of place. I like to make other people laugh by imitating, pointing out funny things I see, or telling stories.

I see and hear things in the world around me that make me laugh. I like to make other people laugh by making observations and telling stories.

I sometimes see and hear things in the world around me that make me laugh. Sometimes I can make other people laugh.

I hardly ever see or hear anything that makes me laugh. I cannot usually make people laugh.

Language

I notice when words and sentences do an especially good job of creating moods, pictures, and ideas. I can use words to paint interesting and beautiful pictures.

I notice when language is beautiful or interesting. I can use words to describe things well.

If someone tells me what to look for, I notice when language is beautiful or interesting. Sometimes I can use words in an interesting way, but usually my language is rather ordinary.

I cannot tell the difference between beautiful and ordinary language. I use language in ordinary ways.

Language Play

I like to play with language, to learn and make up new words and to create riddles and jokes.

I enjoy learning new words and making up jokes.

I learn new words when I am told to.

I am not usually interested in learning new words.

Imagination

I can think of new uses for everyday things, and I can imagine people, places, and events in such detail that they seem real to me.

Sometimes I think of a new way to use an everyday thing, and I can imagine things that do not exist in real life.

If I have help, I can sometimes think of a new way to use an everyday thing. If someone helps me, I can imagine things that do not exist in real life.

I cannot think of new uses for everyday things, and it is almost impossible for me to imagine things that do not exist in real life.

Elaboration

When I make, write, or do something, I think of unusual and surprising things to add that make what I do more useful, interesting, or beautiful.

I can add surprising or unusual things when I make, write, or do something.

I try to add surprising or unusual things when I make, write, or do something.

I hardly ever can think of something surprising or unusual to add when I make, write, or do something.