| 1. The
student writes multiple paragraphs/sentences with a total of
at least 18 logically sequenced, complete, and coherent sentences
focused on a single topic in the narrative domain. |
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(4 possible points) |
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| 2. The
student writes an opening paragraph that shows thought, addresses
the prompt, identifies characters and setting, and mentions key
prompt ideas. |
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(2 possible points) |
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| 3. The
student uses detail to provide more relevant information related
to the topic sentence or event being described. There is a slowed
down step-by-step elaboration of one major event. |
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(4 possible points) |
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| 4. The
student uses deliberated, precise descriptive words and phrases
to help the reader more vividly visualize the events, setting,
and characters being described. |
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(2 possible points) |
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| 5. The
student uses varied, subtle, and appropriate transition words
and phrases denoting a passage of time or a sequence of events. |
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(2 possible points) |
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| 6. The
student provides intermittent reflections, either directly or
indirectly related to feelings of the character concerning the
events being described. |
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(2 possible points) |
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| 7. The
student writes a closing paragraph which shows thought and expresses
some observation, opinion, reaction, or feeling about the event
described and refers directly or indirectly to key words in the
opening paragraph or prompt. |
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(2 possible points) |
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| 8. The
student uses dialogue or monologue effectively to progress the
story. Usage does not cause a loss of focus. |
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(1 possible point) |
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| 9. Capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure errors do not inhibit
the readability of the piece. |
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(1 possible point) |
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TOTAL SCORE
= 20 points |
