The rubric is divided into two parts. Part one is the story, and it is worth a total of 20 points. Part two is the images, and they are worth a total of 10 points. A grand total of 30 points are possible.

Spelling Errors:

0    2 points

1    1 point

Sentence Errors (fragment, run-on, subject-verb agreement, apostrophe, comma splice): I am not a grammar guru. I look for the obvious errors.

0    2 points

1    1 point

Story Sequence (beginning, middle, end, and coherent):

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point

Story Plot:

Yes          2 points (fully developed)

Mostly    1 point   (There is a plot, but not fully developed.)

Does the story make sense? Does it teach something?

Yes          2 points (has both aspects)

Mostly    1 point   (missing one aspect)

Setting:

Yes          2 points (fully developed)

Mostly    1 point   (Setting could be developed more to enhance the story.)

Characters - Can the reader relate to the character(s) through words or images?

Yes          2 points (fully developed)

Mostly    1 point

Age Appropriate - Is the story age appropriate for target age group?

Yes          2 points (The entire story is appropriate for the age.)

Mostly    1 point   (Some aspect(s) of the story are too old/too young.)

Images/Pictures:

Yes         2 points (adequate number of images for the story)

Some     1 point   (Over use or under use of images.)

Images/Pictures - do they relate to the story, reflect the character(s), or the setting(s)?

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point   (one or two exceptions)

Pictures - is the image size appropriate for page size and for children to see?

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point   (one or two exceptions)

Pictures - Do they show completion for the books style?

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point   (one or two exceptions)

Pictures - Are they age appropriate for the story?

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point   (one or two exceptions)

Pictures - Color or black and white. Do they 'pop,' stand out, and capture the reader's attention?

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point   (one or two exceptions)

Pictures - Are they, placed appropriately to coincide with the story, well placed and thought out?

Yes          2 points

Mostly    1 point   (one or two exceptions)