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SHORT IMAGINED NARRATIVE (Vers.2)

W.9-10.3.a-e: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences

Rubric Code: AX9829A

By ThomRok

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

IMAGINATIVE SHORT STORY Final copy in MLA format: double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font
	Exceeds 4 pts	Meets 3 pts	Approaching 2 pts	Developing 1 pts
Ideas: Engage & Orient Narrator: Point of View Protagonist/Antagonist Setting: Where/When Conflict: Problem	Exceeds __ An engaging narrator pulls the reader into story __ RICH CHARACTERIZATION: A compelling protagonist puts a "face" to the story; numerous details bring character to life __ At least one convincing setting has been "drawn" like a painting/movie for readers __ An intriguing problem or conflict has set the story in motion	Meets __ A narrator has been established (P.O.V) __ CHARACTERIZATION: At least one character has been introduced, with enough detail to help reader "see" that character __ At least one setting has been established, with enough detail __ A situation has been set up: a problem/conflict drives the story	Approaching __ Narration is not always consistent/clear (P.O.V.) __ CHARACTERIZATION: characters are not quite "individuals" that differ from each other __ Few details offered to give sense of setting __ Conflict that moves story is unclear or underdeveloped	Developing __ Who is narrating? __ Hard to tell the characters apart from each other: almost no distinguishing details __ What's the setting? __ What problem/conflict is driving this story?
Narrative Techniques RIGHT WORDS: How hard have you tried to find the best way to say what you want to say?	Exceeds __ Dialogue is distinctive and gives "voice" to each character; drives action __ SHOWS more than tells when showing is better: Vivid description uses precise sensory language and clever words/phrases to develop a picture of character, setting & events	Meets __ Dialogue has been used to develop character & further action __ SHOWS & TELLS: Description includes sensory language and carefully chosen words & phrases that develop a "picture" of character, setting & events	Approaching __ Dialogue is written in a way that it leaves reader unsure: who's talking? what does dialogue add to story? __ TELLS MORE THAN SHOWS: Descriptions are basic and leave the reader struggling to fill in details to "picture" character, setting, etc.	Developing __ Where's the dialogue? __ MOSTLY TELLS: I'm having a really hard time "seeing" most of what you're trying to show for character, setting, action, etc.
Sequence/Organization BEST ORDER: Have things/events been introduced into your story in an order that helps the story make sense...and feel resolved by the end?	Exceeds __ Events are sequenced in a way that seems both natural and most logical __ Resolution: Every element of story seems accounted for--yes, even if it could have ended differently, this answers all my questions!	Meets __ Event sequences are well-structured __ Resolution: All elements of storyline eventually make sense and there is a sense of closure (if present, cliffhanger is set up well)	Approaching __ Event sequences are sometimes hard to follow __ Resolution: Some elements of story seem to be resolved, but there are too many unanswered questions to feel a sense of closure (possibly you have a cliffhanger you haven't clearly set up?)	Developing __ I'm confused by what is happening; can you map this out for me? __ There are too many unanswered questions. Is the problem really "resolved"? __ If NOT, how can you clearly set it up for a sequel?
Transitions Use of paragraphs Indentation (TAB key) Transition words/phrases	Exceeds __ Paragraph breaks, intentation, spacing and transition words/phrases are used strategically to add structure and logic to writing; these not only aid reading but create an artful effect moving from scene to scene, place to place, and character to character. __ Dialogue is properly formatted throughout story in such a way that makes clear who is speaking	Meets __ Paragraph breaks are used where appropriate to add structure __ Paragraphs are properly indented __ Effective use of transition words/phrases to smoothly move reader through events __ Most dialogue is properly formatted	Approaching __ Paragraph breaks are occasionally used to add structure; some parts of text __ Paragraphs are usually indented properly __ Occasional use of transition words/phrases; not always well-chosen, or are repetitive __ Dialogue is made evident, but formatted incorrectly	Developing __ Paragraph breaks are never/rarely used __ Paragraphs are not indented __ Transition words/phrases are never/rarely used
Conventions __ Capitalization (1st word + names) __ Spelling errors __ Punctuation (.,?:;!) __ Dialogue format ( " " ) __ Grammatical Usage __ Verb tense __ Pronouns __ Fragments __ Run-on sent.	Exceeds __ Writing has been accurately proofread for all points on Conventions List (on left): Errors are so few they do not slow the reading; very little need for editing.	Meets __ Writing has been proofread for all points on Conventions List (on left): Errors do not seriously slow reading; moderate need for editing.	Approaching __ Writing may or may not have been proofread for all points on Conventions List (on left): Errors are significant enough to slow readability; substantial need for editing.	Developing __ Writing does not seem to have been proofread for all points on Conventions List (on left): Numerous errors repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read; need for extensive editing.
Brainstorming Tools Has brainstorming organizer (mandatory) and/or PLOT outline (optional) been turned in with paper?	Exceeds __ Brainstorming tool has been turned in with story and it is rich with many ideas about character, setting, conflict, action, etc.	Meets __ Brainstorming tool has been turned in with story and it shows considerable thought went into gathering ideas to include in the story	Approaching __ Brainstorming tool has been turned in with story, but it is not very thoughtful about details	Developing __ Brainstorming tool has not been turned in with story and/or it is basically empty of ideas

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