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Characters

Setting

4
The main
characters are
named and
clearly
described in
text as well as
pictures.
Many vivid,
descriptive
words are used
to tell when
and where the
story took
place.

Problem/Conf
ict

It is very easy
for the reader
to understand
the problem the
main
characters face
and why it is a
problem.

Creativity

The story
contains many
creative details
and/or
descriptions
that contribute
to the reader\'s
enjoyment. The
author\'s have
really used
their
imaginations.
Title is creative,
sparks interest
and is related
to the story and
topic.
All of the
written
requirements
(brainstormingmind map,
worksheets,
rough drafts)
were met.

Title

Requirements

3
The main
characters are
named and
described.

2
The main
characters are
named.

1
It is hard to tell
who the main
characters are.

Some vivid,
descriptive
words are used
to tell the
audience when
and where the
story took
place.
It is fairly easy
for the reader
to understand
the problem the
main
characters face
and why it is a
problem.

The reader can

figure out when
and where the
story took
place, but the
author didnt
supply much
detail.
It is fairly easy
for the reader
to understand
the problem the
main
characters face
but it is not
clear why it is a
problem.
The story
contains a few
creative details
and/or
descriptions,
but they
distract from
the story. The
author\'s have
tried to use
their
imaginations.
Title is present,
but does not
appear to be
related to the
story and topic.
Most (about
75%) of the
written
requirements
were met, but
several were
not.

The reader has

trouble figuring
out when and
where the story
took place.

The story
contains a few
creative details
and/or
descriptions
that contribute
to the reader\'s
enjoyment. The
author\'s have
used their
imaginations.
Title is related
to the story and
topic.
Almost all
(about 90%)
the written
requirements
were met.

It is not clear
what problem
the main
characters face.

There is little
evidence of
creativity in the
story. The
author\'s did
not seem to
have used
much
imagination.

No title.

Many
requirements
were not met.