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

Title and illustration are poorly done and do not relate to the story.

1 pts

Title and illustration relate to the story.

2 pts

Title and illustrations are appealing and clearly relate to the story.

3 pts

Title and illustrations entice the audience to read the book.

4 pts

Illustrations are sloppy, vague, and do not relate well to the story.

1 pts

Illustrations show modest effort and relate somewhat to the story.

2 pts

Illustrations are aesthetically pleasing, clear, and relate well to the story.

3 pts

Illustrations are vibrant, detailed, and enhance the meaning of the 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