CATEGORY 4 - Excellent (A) 3 - Good (B)
Introduction First paragraph has a
"grabber" or catchy
beginning.
Organization The story is very well
organized. One idea or
scene follows another in a
logical sequence with clear
transitions.
Illustrations Original illustrations are
detailed, attractive, creative
and relate to the text on the
page.
Conventions Few or no errors in
grammar and mechanics.
2 - Adequate (C) 1 - Try Again (D or F)
First paragraph has a weak A catchy beginning was No attempt was made to
"grabber". attempted but was catch the reader's attention
confusing rather than in the first paragraph.
catchy.
The story is pretty well The story is a little hard to Ideas and scenes seem to
organized. One idea or follow. The transitions are be randomly arranged.
scene may seem out of sometimes not clear.
place. Clear transitions are
used.
Original illustrations are Original illustrations relate Illustrations are not present
somewhat detailed, to the text on the page. OR they are not original.
attractive, and relate to the
text on the page.
May contain an occasional Several significant errors in Numerous errors in
significant error in grammar grammar and mechanics-- grammar and mechanics
and mechanics. but not enough to interfere are distracting to the reader
with the flow of language. and disrupt the enjoyment
of the story