Teacher Name: K Lechner

Student Name:
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CATEGORY

Setting

Many vivid,
descriptive words
are used to tell
when and where
the story took
place.

The reader can

figure out when
and where the
story took place.

The reader has

There is no setting
trouble figuring out noted.
when and where
the story took
place.

Characters

The main
characters are
named and clearly
described in text
as well as pictures.
Most readers could
describe the
characters and
point of view
accurately.

The main
characters are
named and
described. Some
readers would
have an idea of
what the
characters and
point of view
looked like.

It is hard to tell who There are no main

the main
characters or point
characters are and of view.
point of view.

Event Order

The event
sequence is well
organized and
unfolds naturally.

The event
sequence is
organized and
unfolds somewhat
naturally.

The event
sequence is
unorganized and
does not unfold
naturally.

There is no event
sequence.

Details

There are many

details and
descriptions of
actions, thoughts,
and feelings
throughout the
story.

There are some

details and
descriptions of
actions, thoughts,
and feelings
throughout the
story.

There are very few

details and
descriptions of
actions, thoughts,
and feelings
throughout the
story.

There are no
details and
descriptions of
actions, thoughts,
and feelings
throughout the
story.

Conclusion

The conclusion
wraps up the story
very well and
doesn\'t leave any
problems left
unsolved.

The conclusion
wraps up the story
and leaves almost
no problems left
unsolved.

The conclusion
barely wraps up
the story and
leaves many
problems left
unsolved.

There is no
conclusion and all
problems are left
unsolved.