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Narrative Short

A Cultural Approach to Major, Influential Authors

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

Rubric Code: BX7C738

By ThomRok

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Developing a Free-Write
	4 Exceeds (N/A)	3 Meets (N/A)	2 Approaching (N/A)	1 Developing (N/A)
Ideas: Engage & Orient Narrator: Point of View Protagonist/Antagonist Setting: Where/When Conflict: Problem	4 __ An engaging narrator pulls the reader into story __ A compelling protagonist puts a "face" to the story __ A convincing setting has been "drawn" for readers __ An intriguing problem or conflict has set the story in motion	3 __ A narrator has been established (P.O.V) __ At least one character has been introduced __ A setting has been established __ A situation has been set up: problem/conflict	2 __ Some confusion about who is narrating (P.O.V.) __ Mention of people, but not quite "characters" __ Few details offered to give sense of setting __ Conflict that moves story is unclear or underdeveloped	1 __ Who is narrating? __ Hard to tell the characters apart from each other. __ 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?	4 __ Dialogue is distinctive and gives "voice" to each character; drives action __ Vivid description uses precise sensory language and clever words/phrases to develop a picture of character, setting & events	3 __ Dialogue has been used to develop character & further action __ Description includes sensory language and carefully chosen words & phrases that develop a "picture" of character, setting & events	2 __ Dialogue is written in a way that it leaves reader unsure: who's talking? what does dialogue add to story? __ Descriptions are basic and leave the reader struggling to fill in details to "picture" character, setting, etc.	1 __ Where's the dialogue? __ 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?	4 __ 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!	3 __ 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)	2 __ 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?)	1 __ 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, are you sure you've given a clear set-up for a sequel?
Conventions __ Errors in spelling __ Proper punctuation __ Dialogue format __ Grammatical Usage __ Verb tense __ Pronouns __ Sent. fragments __ Run-on sent. __Capitalization __ Spacing/format	4 __ 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.	3 __ Writing has been proofread for all points on Conventions List (on left): Errors do not seriously slow reading; moderate need for editing.	2 __ 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.	1 __ 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.
Planning/Evaluation tool This refers to BOTH sides of your organizer: Elements of a Short Story; includes self-evaluation Qs, AND this rubric with points checked	4 __ All parts of Plot Outline have been thoroughly completed __ 90-100% of plot elements have been clearly and correctly identified __ Thoughtful effort has been made to answer all self-evaluation questions	3 __ All parts of Plot Outline have been completed __ At least 80% of plot elements have been correctly identified __ Effort has clearly been made to answer all self-evaluation questions	2 __ Some parts of Plot Outline have not been completed __ Less than 80% of plot elements have been correctly identified __ Some effort has been made to answer self-evaluation questions	1 __ Plot Outline is missing or barely/not filled out __ Self-evaluation is missing or little thought has been given to filling it out

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