| Category | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Satisfactory (2) | Poor (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plot and Structure 20% |
Clear, well-organized, with a compelling beginning, middle, and end. Plot is engaging and well-developed. | Organized with a clear structure, though some areas may need more development. The plot is mostly engaging. | The story has a basic structure but lacks coherence or clarity in parts. The plot is underdeveloped or predictable. | The structure is unclear or incomplete, making the plot difficult to follow. Minimal plot development. |
| Creativity and Originality 20% |
Extremely creative and original. The story offers fresh perspectives, unique ideas, and imaginative elements. | Some creativity and original elements, though they may be more conventional. Shows a good effort to bring new ideas. | The story shows little creativity or originality, relying on common or predictable ideas. | Lacks creativity and originality, relying heavily on clichés or unimaginative ideas. |
| Character Development 20% |
Characters are fully developed, with distinct personalities, motivations, and growth throughout the story. | Characters are mostly developed, with some depth, but may lack significant growth or complexity. | Characters are present but lack depth or development. Their motivations and actions may feel unclear. | Characters are underdeveloped, with little to no depth. Their actions and motivations are hard to understand. |
| Setting and Description 20% |
Vivid descriptions that immerse the reader. The setting enhances the mood and context of the story. | Good descriptions that provide a sense of place, though more detail or variety would strengthen the setting. | Some basic description, but the setting is underdeveloped or lacks vividness. | Minimal description, with little sense of place or context. The setting is vague or unclear. |
| Dialogue 10% |
Dialogue is natural, purposeful, and reveals character or advances the plot. | Dialogue is mostly realistic and serves the story, though may occasionally be stiff or awkward. | Dialogue is present but may feel unnatural or does not contribute much to character development or plot. | Dialogue is awkward, unrealistic, or absent. It does not serve the story or characters well. |
| Grammar and Mechanics 10% |
Virtually no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors. Sentence structure is varied and enhances readability. | Few errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling, with little impact on readability. | Some grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors that may affect the flow of the story. | Frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that significantly detract from the readability of the story. |