| CATEGORY |
4
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3
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2
|
1
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| Title |
Title is correct with upper case letters and
underlined. |
Words of title are correct, but not written
properly (upper case letters and/or underlined). |
Incomplete title. |
No title. |
| Problem/Conflict |
Student clearly understands the problem the
main characters face and why it is a problem. |
Student understands the problem the main characters
face, but is not clear why it is a problem. |
Student somewhat understands the problem the
main characters face, but is not clear why it is a problem. |
Student does not understand what problem the
main characters face. |
| Characters |
The main characters are named and clearly described
in text as well as pictures, if applicable. |
The main characters are named and described
in text as well as pictures, if applicable. |
The main characters are named. The reader knows
very little about the characters. |
It is hard to tell who the main characters are. |
| Illustrations |
Illustrations are detailed, attractive, creative
and relate to the text on the page. |
Illustrations are somewhat detailed, attractive,
and relate to the text on the page. |
Original illustrations relate to the text on
the page. |
Illustrations are not present OR they are not
original. |
| Beginning, Middle, End |
Student clearly understands the important story
elements from beginning, middle, and end of the story and can provide details
for each. |
Student understands important story elements
from beginning, middle, and end of the story and provides limited details
for each. |
Student somewhat understands important story
elements, but may not provide details from beginning, middle and/or end. |
Student does not understand important story
elements from beginning, middle, and/or end. |