Exceeds standards
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Meets standards
Almost Meets standards
Fails to meet standards
Student describes the setting of the story using specific sensory details.
Student provides enough details to develop the character.
Student uses dialogue to tell the story.
Student uses the main events to advance the plot of the story. Plot has focus.
Student has developed a conflict that drives the plot of the story.
Resolution <BR> Student includes a clear resolution to the story.
Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling