Literature Evaluation
Name: ___________________ Teacher:
Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
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Plot is fully developed with a clearly identified problem and solution. Reader knows who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Plot is not developed or is weakly developed. Problem and solution are confusing. Questions are unanswered.
Plot is somewhat developed. Problem and solution are somewhat defined. Some questions are answered.
Plot is adequately developed. Problem and solution are adequately defined. Questions are mostly answered.
Plot is fully developed. Problem and solution are clearly defined. Questions are answered.
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Characters are fully developed with recognizable traits and personalities. Reader identifies emotionally.
Characters are not developed or are weakly developed. Reader cannot define traits. No emotions.
Characters are somewhat developed. Reader is somewhat able to identify traits. Emotions are somewhat involved.
Characters are adequately developed. Reader adequately identifies traits. Emotions are involved.
Characters are fully developed. Reader identifies traits and personalities. Reader is drawn in emotionally.
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Word choice and written text are developed and paint a picture for the reader. Senses are awakened. Vocabulary is balanced and age appropriate.
Word choice and text are underdeveloped and limited. Reader is confused and/or bored. Senses are not awakened and vocabulary is limited, weak, or inappropriate.
Word choice and text are somewhat developed. Reader experiences minimal confusion. Senses are somewhat awakened and vocabulary is limited in assisting reader.
Word choice and text are adequately developed. Senses are adequately used to draw in reader. Vocabulary helps reader understand the story.
Word choice and text are fully developed. A clear picture is painted. Senses are used to draw in reader and vocabulary is instrumental in reader understanding.
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Story has a fully developed and clear purpose with a defined meaning. An encapsulated lesson may serve as an aide or tool.
Story has no developed purpose or meaning. No lesson exists.
Story has a somewhat developed purpose and a sketchy meaning. Any lesson is confusing.
Story has an adequately developed purpose and defined meaning. An adequate lesson exits.
Story has a fully developed clear purpose with a clearly defined meaning. A lesson is clear and serves as an aide or tool.
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Illustrations are unique, capturing attention and adding to the storyline. Layout is different or interesting.
Illustrations are nonexistent, bland, boring or out of sync with the storyline. Layout is confusing.
Illustrations are somewhat developed and add somewhat to the storyline. Layout is ordinary.
Illustrations are adequately used to capture attention and add to the storyline. Layout is adequate.
Illustrations are unique, capturing attention and adding to the storyline. Layout is different or interesting. Reader is drawn to the story via illustrations and layout.
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