iRubric: Children's Storybook rubric

1. Round central characters whom all readers can relate to
2. Story has a plot and theme that all people, kids and adults, can relate to and learn from
3. Setting is vividly described and is an integral part of the story.

1. Most readers can relate to the characters. The names are appropriate, but not memorable.
2. Contains an easily recognizable plot and theme that most readers can relate to and enjoy.
3. Setting is clear and enhances the plot line.

1. Story has a few central characters who share some experiences with the audience.
2. Story has a plot, but no recognizable theme.
3. Some indication of a setting but is not well incorporated in the story.

1. Story has too many characters or no recognizable central character that the audience can relate to.
2. Missing several or most of the elements of a story - intro to conflict, rising action, climax, falling action. Theme not present in the story.
3. Setting complicates or distracts from the story.

1. The illustrations help
present the plot
throughout all areas in
the work.
2. Illustrations are extremely neat, colorful, and shows effort.

1. The illustrations help
present the plot in a
majority of areas
throughout the work.
2. Pictures are neat, colorful, and shows effort.

1. The illustrations help
present the plot inconsistently throughout the work.
2. Sketches and drawings seem rushed. The ideas are there, but the actual illustrations lack the effort.

1. The illustrations do not help present the plot in
most areas throughout of the work.
2. Does not provide enough illustrations to complement written work. Drawings are done in pencil or sketches are messy.