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Characters

The main characters are named and clearly described (through words and/or actions). The audience knows and can describe what the characters look like and how they typically behave.

The main characters are named and described (through words and/or actions). The audience has a fairly good idea of what the characters look like.

The main characters are named. The audience knows very little about the main characters.

It is hard to tell who the main characters are.

Problem

It is very easy for the audience to understand what problem the main character(s) face and why it is a problem.

It is fairly easy for the audience to understand what problem the main character(s) face and why it is a problem.

It is fairly easy for the audience to understand what problem the main character(s) face and but it is not clear why it is a problem.

It is not clear what problem the main character(s) face.

Solution to Problem in Story

The solution to the problem is easy-to-understand and is logical. There are no loose ends.

The solution to the problem is easy-to-understand and is somewhat logical.

The solution to the problem was a little hard to understand.

No solution was attempted or it was impossible to understand.

Use of Technology

Uses 3 or more web resources and the story map is well developed.

Uses 2 or more web resources and the story map is complete.

Used only 1 web resource and the story map is not finished.

Did not use any web resources and the story map was not started.

Audience Contact

Storyteller looks at and tells the story to all members of the audience. Uses an excellent voice volume.

Storyteller looks at and tells the story to a few people in the audience. Voice volume is okay.

Storyteller looks at and tells the story to 1-2 people in the audience. Voice volume is hard to hear.

Storyteller does not look at or try to involve the audience. Voice volume is unintelligible.