| Content |
Strong character(s), clear conflict, and theme that are supported by story events and details. Clear beginning, middle and conclusion.
4 points
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Characters, conflict, and theme evident, but the supporting information is general. May need a stronger introduction or conclusion.
3 points
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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.
2 points
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The story is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
1 point
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| 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.
4 points
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Events and details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
3 points
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Some events and details are not in a logical or expected order, OR some details are missing and this distracts the reader.
2 points
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Many events details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
1 point
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| Word Choice |
Writer uses many sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
4 points
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Writer uses some sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
3 points
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Writer attempts to use sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, and effective comparisons.
2 points
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Writer uses almost no sensory details, specific nouns, exact verbs, or effective comparisons.
1 point
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| Conventions |
Final copy has no errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
4 points
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Final copy has a few errors, but they don't interfere with understanding the content.
3 points
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Final copy has multiple errors that may make it hard to understand.
2 points
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Work has obviously not been edited or proofread.
1 point
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| 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.
4 points
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Missing one of the steps of the writing process.
3 points
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Missing more than one of the steps of the writing process.
2 points
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Only one piece of writing handed in.
1 point
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