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The story contains: - 10 or more pages - each page contains text and an illustration - Contains a title page or cover - Includes author's name and title - illustrations relate to the story - information is audience appropriate
Students draw illustrations with color; illustrations are appropriate pictures to accompany the writing on the pages and support the plot with evidence of effort, time, and planning.
Story has a clear beginning, middle and end. All five areas of the plot are included and clearly developed throughout the story (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution). The subject matter is age appropriate. Characters, setting and plot were clearly explained in a handwritten rough draft. (Worksheet was filled out with details and thought.)
All proofreading skills are adapted within the writing. Spelling errors, run-ons and fragments are corrected.
Creative ideas and neatness are present throughout with text and illustrations. Book is bound together appropriately and neatly.