Accurate use of content in story: 50% 
Students must use facts from the article to detail the four animals that the bear encounters 
in the story.

Mechanics and grammar: 20%
Students must use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and subject/verb 
agreement.

Story components: 15%
Story must have a clear beginning, middle, and end

Writing process: 15%
Students must submit their brainstorming piece and draft.  They must demonstrate good 
peer editing characteristics.