Season of Ink Rubric
Total Score: _/18

Score

%

Technical Skill and Cohesion

Writerly Voice & Originality

≤5

6

7

8

9

40%

30%

15%

10%

5%

Significant revisions are needed to improve the quality of the work. The story faces several challenges related to cohesion, plot, grammar and flow.

The story is easily readable, structurally sound, logically coherent, and grammatically correct for most parts. The student’s performance deserves an A grade from their English teacher.

This is an excellent story that surprises readers with its characters, conflicts and sophisticated vocabulary! The piece maintains the reader’s attention from the first word to the last!

The piece demonstrates exceptional technical skill, guiding readers through a carefully crafted journey with clear intention. There is a clear balance between unique structures and narrative cohesion; innovative techniques were applied to enhance the plot and thematic message of the tale.

This work unifies diverse elements into a cohesive whole that profoundly challenges and expands a readers' perspective. The writing and plot is so sophisticated and distinctive that it remains lodged in your memory for months. This piece would likely win a national prize in Scholastic, YoungArts or similar writing competitions.

In its current form, the piece lacks voice, originality and creativity. The student took very few risks, both in terms of style and content.

A voice emerges: it is clear the student made an active effort to experiment with time, perspective, or voice. The story features organic usages of literary devices, witty word choice, and/or meaningful manipulation of flow; demonstrates linguistic playfulness that adds depth to the story.

The story has a clear personality: it not only presents a deeper truth about society through vivid sensory details, immersive settings and descriptive prose, but does so in an expressive and engaging fashion.

Not only is the prose of the piece creative, but the underlying message of the story offers thought-provoking insights and/or perspectives on complex problems. Details, tone and style regularly challenge readers' assumptions and leave a lasting transformative impact. The student is confident in their style, and overall, the piece showcases a unique, powerful, authorial voice.

One of the most inventive, creative and compelling pieces you have ever read! The story exhibits a nuanced understanding of human nature, culture and identity, masterfully presents revolutionary ideas/themes with flawless execution, evokes a potent emotional response, and displays a maturity beyond its years. 

40%

30%

15%

10%

5%

Technical Skill and Cohesion

Score

≤5

6

7

8

9

Significant revisions are needed to improve the quality of the work. The story faces several challenges related to cohesion, plot, grammar and flow.

The story is easily readable, structurally sound, logically coherent, and grammatically correct for most parts. The student’s performance deserves an A grade from their English teacher.

This is an excellent story that surprises readers with its characters, conflicts and sophisticated vocabulary! The piece maintains the reader’s attention from the first word to the last!

The piece demonstrates exceptional technical skill, guiding readers through a carefully crafted journey with clear intention. There is a clear balance between unique structures and narrative cohesion; innovative techniques were applied to enhance the plot and thematic message of the tale.

This work unifies diverse elements into a cohesive whole that profoundly challenges and expands a readers' perspective. The writing and plot is so sophisticated and distinctive that it remains lodged in your memory for months. This piece would likely win a national prize in Scholastic, YoungArts or similar writing competitions.

In its current form, the piece lacks voice, originality and creativity. The student took very few risks, both in terms of style and content.

A voice emerges: it is clear the student made an active effort to experiment with time, perspective, or voice. The story features organic usages of literary devices, witty word choice, and/or meaningful manipulation of flow; demonstrates linguistic playfulness that adds depth to the story.

The story has a clear personality: it not only presents a deeper truth about society through vivid sensory details, immersive settings and descriptive prose, but does so in an expressive and engaging fashion.

Not only is the prose of the piece creative, but the underlying message of the story offers thought-provoking insights and/or perspectives on complex problems. Details, tone and style regularly challenge readers' assumptions and leave a lasting transformative impact.

One of the most inventive, creative and compelling pieces you have ever read! The story exhibits a nuanced understanding of human nature, culture and identity, masterfully presents revolutionary ideas/themes with flawless execution, evokes a potent emotional response, and displays a maturity beyond its years. 

Writerly Voice & Originality

%

Technical Skill and Cohesion

Score

≤5

6

7

8

9

Significant revisions are needed to improve the quality of the work. The story faces several challenges related to cohesion, plot, grammar and flow.

The story is easily readable, structurally sound, logically coherent, and grammatically correct for most parts. The student’s performance deserves an A grade from their English teacher.

This is an excellent story that surprises readers with its characters, conflicts and sophisticated vocabulary! The piece maintains the reader’s attention from the first word to the last!

The piece demonstrates exceptional technical skill, guiding readers through a carefully crafted journey with clear intention. There is a clear balance between unique structures and narrative cohesion; innovative techniques were applied to enhance the plot and thematic message of the tale.

This work unifies diverse elements into a cohesive whole that profoundly challenges and expands a readers' perspective. The writing and plot is so sophisticated and distinctive that it remains lodged in your memory for months. This piece would likely win a national prize in Scholastic, YoungArts or similar writing competitions.

In its current form, the piece lacks voice, originality and creativity. The student took very few risks, both in terms of style and content.

A voice emerges: it is clear the student made an active effort to experiment with time, perspective, or voice. The story features organic usages of literary devices, witty word choice, and/or meaningful manipulation of flow; demonstrates linguistic playfulness that adds depth to the story.

The story has a clear personality: it not only presents a deeper truth about society through vivid sensory details, immersive settings and descriptive prose, but does so in an expressive and engaging fashion.

Not only is the prose of the piece creative, but the underlying message of the story offers thought-provoking insights and/or perspectives on complex problems. Details, tone and style regularly challenge readers' assumptions and leave a lasting transformative impact.

One of the most inventive, creative and compelling pieces you have ever read! The story exhibits a nuanced understanding of human nature, culture and identity, masterfully presents revolutionary ideas/themes with flawless execution, evokes a potent emotional response, and displays a maturity beyond its years. 

Writerly Voice & Originality

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40%

30%

15%

10%

5%

Season of Ink Rubric Total Score: _/18