| Criteria |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Character Sketches: accurate and complete |
Meticulous and inclusive; characters are described from all points of view (i.e. not just the narrator's). |
Accurate and relatively complete sketches; characters are described from more than just the narrator's point of view. |
Somewhat reliable sketches; characters are described in accordance with evidence in the novel. |
Sketches are poor; characters are described flatly and without using much evidence. |
| Summaries: complete summaries - plot, setting, comflict, character |
Complete summaries. |
Somewhat complete, some aspects overlooked. |
Summaries are vague and somewhat incomplete |
Summaries are sketchy and incomplete. |
| Illustrations: techniques for representing are employed (balance, colour, emphasis, shape, movement, line, etc); the scene represented is relevant and important |
Attention is paid to employing techniques for representing; the scene depicted is central to the development of the chapter/novel. |
Some attention is paid to employing the techniques for representing; the scene depicted is somewhat relevant. |
Little attention is paid to employing the techniques for representing; the scene depicted is relatively unimportant |
The scene is unimportant and not depicted very well. |
| Presentation: introduction and conclusion; focus and emphasis; evidence of rehearsal (i.e. confident delivery); speakers are easily heard; maintenance of audience's interest; response to questions. |
Excellent introduction and conclusion; presentation is focused and confident; all speakers are heard easily; the audience is very interested and engaged; excellent response to questioning. |
Good introduction and conclusion; presentation is focused and confident; most speakers are heard easily; the audience is somewhat interested; good response to questioning. |
Adequate introduction and conclusion; presentation is somewhat focused and confident; some speakers are heard easily; the audience is not restless; attempts at responding to questioning are adequate. |
Poor introduction and conclusion; presentation is unfocused; no speakers are heard easily; the audience quickly loses interest; questions are not answered or answered poorly. |