2.8 You're the Author - Prewriting
You`re the Author
You are going to try your hand at being a writer! How exciting!
You need to pick two different genres to write in. You will be writing two stories. All good things come in pairs!
Tackle one story at a time. If you want, you can use your descriptive writing you submitted in the first Unit as a jumping off point for one of your stories. For each story, use the planning sheets in your Unit Guide.
If you need a refresher on the writing process, revisit this video.
Look at the marking rubric that will be used to assess your work. Look over the marking rubric again before you hand in your final copy.
| Content |
Strong character(s), clear conflict, and theme that are supported by story events and details. Clear beginning, middle and conclusion. |
Characters, conflict, and theme evident, but the supporting information is general. May need a stronger introduction or conclusion. 3 points |
Characters, conflict, and theme are somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information. Introduction and conclusion may be awkward, weak, or missing. |
The story is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. 1 point |
Not submitted 0 points |
| Organization |
The events and details of the story are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. |
Events and details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. |
Some events and details are not in a logical or expected order, OR some details are missing and this distracts the reader. 2 points |
Many events details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. 1 point |
Not submitted 0 points |
| Word Choice | Writer uses many sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons. 4 points |
Writer uses some sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons. 3 points |
Writer attempts to use sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons. 2 points |
Writer uses almost no sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, or effective comparisons. 1 point |
Not submitted 0 points |
| Conventions | Final copy has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. 4 points |
Final copy has a few errors, but they don't interfere with understanding the content. 3 points |
Final copy has multiple errors that may make it hard to understand. 2 points |
Work has obviously not been edited or proofread. 1 point |
Not submitted 0 points |
| Writing Process Evidence |
All steps of the writing process included: story planning sheets, plotting action sheets 1-3, conclusion sheet, revised copy, edited copy, and final copy. |
Missing one of the steps of the writing process. 3 points |
Missing more than one of the steps of the writing process. 2 points |
Only one piece of writing handed in. 1 point |
Not submitted 0 points |