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Adventure sto:Point of view,characters,setting, plot 
SWBAT construct an adventure story to include characters using dialogue, descriptive settings, a plot with rising and falling action, and maintain point of view.
Rubric Code: R458XC
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Model - well done!

This is a model of excellent writing.

4 pts

Average/Good

This meets assignment requirements.

3 pts

Needs Work

This could use more effort and editing!

2 pts

Needs Helps

What happened?
See the teacher for help.

1 pts

Point of view
4 pts

The writer tells a vivid story and maintains point of view.

Model - well done!

The writer uses consistent point of view for different characters
Average/Good

The writer uses consistent point of view, but parts were confusing.
Needs Work

There is confusion and disorganization in the point of view.
Needs Helps

Story is not from a clear point of view.
Characterizations
4 pts

The characters act and feel like real, believable people.

Model - well done!

The writer reveals characterizations through actions, dialogue, thoughts, and descriptive phrases.
Average/Good

The writer creates characters by describing who they are, what they look like, gestures, and expressions.
Needs Work

The writer only vaguely refers to characters (for example, I talk about "my brother" but never say his name, how he acts, etc.).
Needs Helps

The writer leaves significant characters out or they are not described well.
Setting
4 pts

Specific colorful, descriptions bring the locations alive. with sensory detail

Model - well done!

The entire paper is full of excellent descriptions. I can "see" the scenes.
Average/Good

The details are appropriate and at times create some visualization.
Needs Work

Lack of adjectives and specific details make it difficult to picture what the writer is trying to say.
Needs Helps

The writer makes no attempt to create descriptive pictures.
Plot development
4 pts

Rising action to meet a challenge is detailed and falling action resolves conflict.

Model - well done!

There are several events detailed in the rising action to meet a challenge and a realistic resolution to the conflict.
Average/Good

Rising action and resolution are desribed, but the organization of events is confusing at points.
Needs Work

Rising action events are too limited in detail & slow the plot down. Resolution is not clear.
Needs Helps

Plot is slow-moving and lacks a focus.
Language mechanics
4 pts

Conventions such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation edited.

Model - well done!

Most conventions in grammar usage, spelling, and punctuation are correct.
Average/Good

Minimum errors in conventions of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Needs Work

Many errors in conventions show student did not revise and edit the final draft.
Needs Helps

No effort made to correct spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.



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