| Criteria | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Beginning, Middle, End | The story has a clear and engaging beginning, middle, and end. Each part flows smoothly into the next. | The story has a clear beginning, middle, and end, but transitions between parts could be smoother. | The story has a beginning, middle, and end, but they are not clear or well-developed. | The story lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end. |
| Hook | The story begins with a strong hook that grabs the reader’s attention immediately. | The story has a hook, but it could be more engaging. | The story attempts a hook, but it is not effective in grabbing attention. | The story does not have a hook to engage the reader. |
| Setting | The setting is vividly described and enhances the story. | The setting is described and supports the story. | The setting is mentioned but lacks detail. | The setting is unclear or missing. |
| Characters | Characters are well-developed and relatable, with clear motivations. | Characters are developed, but could use more depth. | Characters are present but lack development. | Characters are unclear or not developed. |
| Plot | The plot is engaging and well-structured with a clear problem and solution. | The plot is clear but may have minor gaps or inconsistencies. | The plot is present but lacks clarity or structure. | The plot is unclear or missing. |
| Dialogue | Dialogue is realistic and enhances the story, showing character traits and emotions. | Dialogue is realistic but could be more effective in enhancing the story. | Dialogue is present but does not add much to the story. | Dialogue is unrealistic or missing. |
| Closing | The story has a strong and satisfying conclusion that ties up loose ends. | The story has a conclusion, but it could be stronger or more satisfying. | The story has a weak conclusion that leaves some loose ends. | The story lacks a clear conclusion. |
| Punctuation & Capitalization | Correct punctuation and capitalization are used throughout the story. | There are a few errors in punctuation and capitalization. | There are several errors in punctuation and capitalization. | Frequent errors in punctuation and capitalization make the story hard to read. |
| Spelling | All words are spelled correctly. | There are a few spelling errors. | There are several spelling errors. | Frequent spelling errors make the story hard to understand. |
| Complete Sentences | All sentences are complete and well-structured. | Most sentences are complete and well-structured. | Some sentences are incomplete or poorly structured. | Many sentences are incomplete or poorly structured. |