iRubric: Writing From Pictures rubric

The writer did not write a central fact as his/her first sentence.

The writer has written a central fact but it does not contain an opinion. It simply states a fact.

The writer has written a central fact that contains both subject and an opinion. The writing is engaging to read.

The writer did not include character trait information.

The writer has included some some character trait information but it does not relate well to the central fact.

The writer has included excellent and interesting character information. It enhances the story and helps ther reader understand or even relate to the character in the story.

The writer did not include a paragraph clincher in any of the three paragraphs nor did he/she include a final clincher in the last paragraph.

The writer did attempt to write paragraph clinchers. The connection to the central fact is weak. The writer has some understanding of the relationship between central fact and clincher. The final clincher is missing or does not repeat the title of the story

The writer wrote well-crafted paragraph clinchers in each of the three paragraphs. The connection to the central fact is very strong. The writer has an excellent understanding of the relationship between central fact and clincher. The final clincher is present in the final paragraph and repeats the title of the story.