| Accuracy |
All facts and details are accurate and directly related to “The Outsiders.” The article effectively incorporates elements of the setting, plot, and characters, clearly connecting to the chosen theme. |
Most facts and details are accurate and related to “The Outsiders.” The article includes elements of the setting, plot, and characters, with a clear connection to the chosen theme. |
Some facts and details are accurate and related to “The Outsiders.” The article includes some elements of the setting, plot, and characters, with a partial connection to the chosen theme. |
Few facts and details are accurate or related to “The Outsiders.” The article lacks clear elements of the setting, plot, and characters, with little connection to the chosen theme. |
Facts and details are mostly inaccurate or unrelated to “The Outsiders.” The article does not include elements of the setting, plot, and characters, with no connection to the chosen theme. |
| Neatness |
The article is exceptionally neat and well-organized, with no visible errors or distractions. The layout is visually appealing and easy to read. |
The article is neat and organized, with minimal errors or distractions. The layout is mostly appealing and easy to read. |
The article is somewhat neat and organized, with some errors or distractions. The layout is somewhat appealing and readable. |
The article is messy and disorganized, with several errors or distractions. The layout is difficult to read. |
The article is very messy and disorganized, with numerous errors or distractions. The layout is unreadable. |
| Grade Level Vocabulary |
Uses a wide range of grade-appropriate vocabulary effectively and accurately throughout the article. |
Uses a good range of grade-appropriate vocabulary accurately, with minor errors. |
Uses some grade-appropriate vocabulary, with occasional errors. |
Uses limited grade-appropriate vocabulary, with frequent errors. |
Uses very limited or inappropriate vocabulary, with numerous errors. |
| Grade Level Sentence Structure |
Uses a variety of complex and compound sentences accurately and effectively throughout the article. |
Uses complex and compound sentences accurately, with minor errors. |
Uses simple and some complex sentences, with occasional errors. |
Uses mostly simple sentences, with frequent errors. |
Uses incomplete or incorrect sentences, with numerous errors. |
| Creativity |
The article is highly creative, showing unique and unpredictable ideas that enhance the theme and engage the reader. |
The article is creative, with some unique ideas that enhance the theme and engage the reader. |
The article shows some creativity, with a few unique ideas that relate to the theme. |
The article shows limited creativity, with predictable ideas that minimally relate to the theme. |
The article lacks creativity, with no unique ideas and no relation to the theme. |
