| Callooh! Callay! | Vorpal! | Slithy! | |
| Use of topic | Clever, creative topic | Unusual topic | Trite topic |
| Extensive and exciting use of vocabulary relating to the topic | Some clever use of related vocabulary | Gratuitous and bland vocabulary use | |
| Understanding of Parody | Parody is a witty treatment of both the topic and Lewis Carroll's original poem | Parody is evident--related topic words clearly echo concepts in the poem | Parody lost |
| Antagonist | Brilliant choice of antagonist which clearly stands in opposition to the hero | Logical choice of antagonist | Antagonist does not logically oppose the hero |
| Fidelity to Original Poem | Rhyme scheme accurately echoes the original poem | Rhyme scheme usually echoes the original poem | Rhyme scheme only vaguely echoes the original poem |
| Meter accurately echoes the original poem | Meter usually echoes the original poem | Meter only vaguely echoes the original poem | |
| Presentation | Book is delightfully illustrated | Illustrations are neat and presentable | Book seems rushed and sloppy |
| Cover grabs attention | Cover is neat | Cover is uninviting | |
| Poem is delivered with gusto and pride | Poem is clearly articulated. Reader is poised and confident. | Reader seems uncomfortable. Words are not clear. Some are inaudible. |