Lesson 1: Moral of the Story (The)
Handout 3

Scoring Guide for Children’s Literature

Assignment Criteria for an A X When Completed Grade
The Moral of the Story Recording Sheet All sections are filled out.(Lesson One)    
Little Gestures/Big Payoffs All sections are filled out.(Lesson One)    
Stories Worth Sharing/Homework All sections are filled out and include a parent signature.(Lesson One)    
Necessary Steps (Lesson Two) All questions are completed. Answers are written in complete sentences.    
Critiques Page (Lesson Two) All columns are completed and contain correct definitions and information.    
Graphic Organizer (Lesson Three) Includes correct information regarding the five parts of the story. Has an example of the characters (drawn and colored at the bottom of the page).    
Cube(Lesson Three) Information from the graphic organizer is placed on the cube. Each square describing a part of the story has a colored illustration. Each square has a label. All parts of the story are depicted easily (if using only graphics, the graphics clearly represent that part of your story.) All words are written neatly and easily seen. All artwork is clear and clean.    
Rough Draft(Lesson Three) It is written (in pencil) on notebook paper and double-spaced. There are two spaces between each page break. The rough draft has been peer-edited and teacher-edited. All corrections have been made.    
Final Copy(Lesson Three) There must be a minimum of six illustrated pages. All pictures must be created by taking your time and making a “professional” looking copy. Color or shading is used to create detail. The text is written in clear, clean printing. There is evidence of a ruler or stencil being used to create a “professional” looking copy. Story is error-free.    
Presentation Techniques All columns are completed. Signatures are included from two listeners at home. (Lesson Four)    
How Did It Go Reflection Sheet All questions are completed. Answers are written using complete sentences. (Lesson Four)    
Planning and Procedures All boxes are completed. (Lesson Five)    
Final Reflection All questions are completed thoroughly, using complete sentences.(Lesson Five)    
Web Site Are completed according to directions.    
Publisher Piece Completed according to directions.    

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