Writing

Plot intro, rising action, conflict,

climax, resolution

Character and conflict

Theme

Number of pages

4 Points
The writing is strong, formal, free of
errors, and shows understanding of
mechanics of writing.

PICTURE BOOK
3 Points
The writing has few errors and shows a
general understanding of the mechanics
of writing.

-All points are correctly identified and

shown in a chronological manner
-Points are written in complete
sentences with page numbers
-At least 7 events listed
Major characters are listed with
character traits and character analysis is
thoroughly supported by evidence
from text (quote, page numbers)
The conflict stated is the most major
conflict in the book

- All points are correctly identified and

shown in a chronological manner
-Points are written in complete
sentences with page numbers
-At least 6 events listed
Most major characters are appropriately
listed

One to two major themes from the

novel are identified and supported with
an explanation and detailed supporting
evidence (quotes and page numbers).
Theme explanation can be used by
others when examining other stories.

A key theme is identified but your

explanation was too specific to this one
story, and/or not generalized enough to
apply to other stories. There is
sufficient evidence provided.

At least 10-15 colored pages

The conflict stated is significant in the

book

10 pages or less

2 Points
The writing has some errors and shows
a general understanding of the
mechanics of writing.

1 Points
The writing has many errors and shows
little understanding of the mechanics of
writing.

Events are not in chronological order

-Some points are not written in
complete sentences
-5 events listed

Some/none of the events have page

numbers
-4 or less events listed

Some major and minor characters are

appropriately listed
The conflict stated is not a major
conflict in the book

Major and minor characters are not

listed appropriately

A possible topic that could be a theme

is identified, but you have not made a
clear statement, e.g.: "the value of
friendship" - but not explaining what is
the author saying about the value of
friendship

Theme analysis is incomplete, missing,

vague, too short, not enough
information.
No supporting evidence.

AND/OR - the theme you tried to

identify is based on just one section,
part, or scene in the story, not the entire
story
Insufficient evidence.
7-8 pages

Conflict of the book is not stated

6 pages or less