iRubric: Children's Book Rubric

There are many spelling, usage, or grammar errors. No literary devices.

1 pts

There are a few proofreading errors. The story uses one literary device.

2 pts

There are one or two obvious, glaring errors. A few literary devices enhance the story.

3 pts

There are no errors or misspellings throughout the entire book. Expert use of literary devices.

4 pts

The plot is not at all inspired by one of the pictures.

1 pts

The plot appears to refer to one of the pictures.

2 pts

The plot is inspired by one of the pictures.

3 pts

It is evident that one of the pictures is the backdrop of this story.

4 pts

Missing several or most of the elements of a proper story. No moral present in the story.

1 pts

Story has a plot, but no recognizable theme or moral.

2 pts

Contains an easily recognizable plot and moral that most readers can relate to and enjoy.

3 pts

Story has a plot and moral that all people, kids and adults, can relate to and learn from.

4 pts

Story has too many characters or no recognizable central character that the audience can relate to.

1 pts

Story has a few central characters who share some experiences with the audience.

2 pts

Most readers can relate to the characters. The names are appropriate, but not memorable.

3 pts

A few central characters whom all readers can relate to and learn from. Characters have interesting names.

4 pts