_____ Title
_____ Author
_____ Publisher and Publication Date
_____ Main Characters - only those most important to the story line
_____ Setting - place and time of the story
_____ Plot Summary - brief summary (not a retelling) of what the story is about and what takes place
_____ Conflict - the problem of the story
_____ Solution - how the problem is solved
_____ Genre (only 4th/5th Grade Projects)
Writing is neat and inviting
Writing is easily understood
Project is original
Project demonstrates imagination
Unique materials are used to express ideas
Followed directions from the guidelines
Demonstrates skill, craftsmanship, and durability
Captured the most important information
Captured the concept/point the author was trying to make in the book.
Represents real study and effort.
Exhibit is appropriate to age level.
Project encourages others to read the book.
Project attracts others and makes them interested in the work.