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Slave Narrative Writing Rubric 
Slave Narrative Writing Rubric
8th grade Slave Narrative rubric
Rubric Code: GC4274
By twilley1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Working toward

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Developed

3 pts

Achieved

4 pts

Ideas

.
Working toward

The writer's topic is not clearly defined.<BR>
* Details are limited and there is no explanation <BR>
* The text is very repetitive.
Developing

* The writer's topic is not clearly identified.<BR>
* Details about slavery life are limited and there is no in-depth explanation or discussion. <BR>
* The paper is somewhat repetitive.
Developed

* The writer gives details about his or her life as a slave and the reader is engaged.<BR>
* Ideas are clear but lacking somewhat in understanding and interest.
Achieved

* Writer gives vivid details about his or her life as a slave and the reader is fully engaged in the story.<BR>
* Ideas are very clear and are accurate and interesting.
Formating

Working toward

Letter Formatting:
*Date
*Address
*Paragraphs
*Signed at end

is not present.
Developing

Letter Formatting is needs some work with:
*Dates not within the time period
*Address does not make sense
*Paragraphs
*Not signed at end
Developed

Letter Formatting has one or two mistakes in:
*Date
*Address
*Paragraphs
*Signed at end
Achieved

Letter Formatting is correct:
*Date
*Address
*Paragraphs
*Signed at end
Organization

Working toward

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written.<BR>
* The writer uses no transitions.<BR>
*There is no sequence to the story.<BR>
* The story is one paragraph or paragraphs are poorly organised.
Developing

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written or are too brief.<BR>
* The writer uses very few transitions.<BR>
*There is some sequence to the story.<BR>
* The writer tries to make accurate paragraphs.
Developed

* The introduction and conclusion are clear. <BR>
* Most transitions are used properly. <BR>
* The sequence is consistent.<BR>
* The story is divided correctly into paragraphs.
Achieved

* The introduction draws the reader in and the conclusion wraps up the story.<BR>
* Clear transitions connect ideas.<BR>
* The text is organised in a logical sequence.<BR>
* The writer masterfully used the paragraph.
Voice

Working toward

* The writing is boring and too brief to catch the readers attention. <BR>
* The idea is wholly or mainly copied from somewhere else.
Developing

* The writing is somewhat interesting but does little to catch the reader's attention.<BR>
* The writer tries to have an individual voice, but the txtt lacks creativity.
Developed

*The writer includes several interesting parts that keep the reader's attention. <BR>
* The writing is honest and personal, but lacks some creativity.
Achieved

* The writers tone catches the readers interest and connects with the reader. <BR>
* The reader feels they know the character fully. <BR>
* The writing is personal, honest and creative.
Word Choice

Working toward

* The writer uses few/no vivid verbs and adjectives. <BR>
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase but instead wrote down the first thing that came into their mind.
Developing

* The writer uses some vivid verbs and adjectives. <BR>
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase.
Developed

* The writer's good use of verbs and adjectives helps the story.<BR>
* The writer has put in some effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
Achieved

* The writer's vivid use of verbs and adjectives animate the story. <BR>
* The writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention through description.
Conventions

Working toward

* There are many errors in spelling, punctuation, <BR>
capitalization and in grammar.<BR>
* The story is difficult to understand.
Developing

* There are many or some errors in spelling, punctuation<BR>
capitalization, and in grammar.<BR>
* The story is somewhat difficult to understand.
Developed

* There are few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and in grammar. <BR>
* The use of language helps the story.
Achieved

* There are no or few errors in spelling, punctuation,<BR>
capitals and grammar. <BR>
* The use of language enhances to the story.
Creativity

Working toward

Does not relate to topic.
No ideas of ones own.
Developing

Demonstrates original thought within essay. Usage of quotations from text outweighs actual text from students own writing.
Developed

Student writing and expression with minimal support evidence quotes or sources.
Achieved

Student provides highly supported evidence from variation of sources while supporting personal perspective. Argue one's view on slavery with sufficient support.



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