Each category below will be evaluated on a scale of 4 to 1. 

The total number of possible points you may receive is 24.


CATEGORY
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Focus on first character
The entire story is related to the assigned character and allows the reader to understand much more about the character.
Most of the story is related to the assigned character. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the character .
Some of the story is related to the assigned character, but a reader does not learn much about the character
No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned character.
Focus on second character
The entire story is related to the assigned character and allows the reader to understand much more about the character.
Most of the story is related to the assigned character. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the character .
Some of the story is related to the assigned character, but a reader does not learn much about the character
No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned character.
Shows evidence of research
All facts or examples presented in the story are accurate or reasonable based on the resources.
Almost all facts or examples presented in the story are accurate or reasonable based on the resources.
Most facts presented in the story are accurate (at least 70%) or reasonable based on the resources.
There are several factual errors in the story.
Cover/Binding
Cover is detailed, attractive, creative and relates to the text. Binding is artfully constructed.
Cover is somewhat detailed, attractive, and relates to the text. Binding is sufficiently constructed.
Cover relates to the text. The binding is constructed.
Cover is not present OR is not original. OR book is not bound.
Creativity of Introduction and Conclusion
The chapters contain many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The authors have really used their imaginations.
The chapters contain a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The authors have used their imaginations
The chapters contain a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The authors have tried to use their imaginations.
There is little evidence of creativity in the chapters. The authors do not seem to have used much imagination.
Writing Process
Student devotes a lot of time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Works hard to make the story wonderful.
Student devotes sufficient time and effort to the writing process (prewriting, drafting, reviewing, and editing). Works and gets the job done.
Student devotes some time and effort to the writing process but was not very thorough. Does enough to get by.
Student devotes little time and effort to the writing process. Doesn't seem to care.