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Anecdote

Taking the perspective of Teddy, the main character in The Fall of a City, write an anecdote that demonstrates Teddy's impression of the events of that day.

Rubric Code: T22A8CA

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Personal Anecdote Anecdote from the perspective of Teddy, from the Fall of a City, short fiction.
	Level 4 20 pts	Level 3 15 pts	Level 2 10 pts	Level 1 5 pts
Form Correct format used to create an anecdote and met criteria for length	Level 4 Main idea of narrative (tells a story) is clear and focused making sense from beginning to end. Writing has a purpose. Form of an anecdote is well done and clearly reflects Teddy's impression of events. Met criteria for length.	Level 3 Main idea of narrative (tells a story) is present but fuzzy at times. Form of an anecdote is clear, however there are times when Teddy's perspective is lost or somewhat difficult to understand. Met criteria for length.	Level 2 Narrative (tells a story) has no clear main idea but only some supporting details are present. Teddy's perspective is unclear, at times, and this impacts understanding. Criteria for length is not met.	Level 1 Little or no attention paid to main idea of narrative (tells a story). Teddy's perspective was either not used, or unclear and this greatly impacted understanding. Criteria for length was not met.
Content & Development The presence of ideas developed through facts, examples, details, opinions, reasons and/ or explanations.	Level 4 Several (4-5) relevant supporting details within paragraphs that tell the story or experience.	Level 3 Some supporting details within paragraphs. More information is needed to tell the story or experience.	Level 2 Ideas are not clear. More supporting details and personal experiences or knowledge are needed within paragraphs to tell the story.	Level 1 Information and personal experiences are limited and/ or repeated. More information is needed in paragraphs to tell the story.
Organization The order developed and sustained within and across paragraphs using transitional devices including introduction and conclusion.	Level 4 Logical order, or sequence of paragraphs; includes a beginning, (introduction), middle, and end (conclusion).	Level 3 Organization of paragraphs includes a beginning, (introduction), middle, and end (conclusion). Some transition words, but story order could be improved.	Level 2 Little organization of beginning (introduction), middle and end (conclusion) paragraphs. Ideas are not tied together. Writing lacks rhythm.	Level 1 Some ideas are mentioned. No clear direction and not enough attention to narrative (tells a story).
Style (Voice) The choice, use, and arrangement of words and sentence structures that create tone and voice.	Level 4 Correct and varied word choice (vocabulary) and sentence variety help make meaning clear. Voice is natural and expressive engaging the audience. Point of view is consistent and convincing. Choices of phrases are fresh and original.	Level 3 Some variety of vocabulary and sentence structure. Voice lacks some expression to engage the audience. Point of view is consistent.	Level 2 Limited variety of vocabulary and sentence structure lessens voice and interferes with point of view. Writing is not smooth. Limited awareness of audience.	Level 1 Needs awareness of audience. No variety of sentence structure or vocabulary. No personality or voice. Inconsistent point of view.
Conventions (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, mechanics)	Level 4 Strong use of conventions make writing meaningful and easy to read. Few or no errors.	Level 3 Some mistakes in grammar, spelling or punctuation, but meaning is still is clear.	Level 2 Many errors in all areas of conventions. Errors get in the way of meaning.	Level 1 Many errors in word usage,mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure make meaning unclear to the audience.

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anecodote

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English

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Writing

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