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Adventure Story

My Adventure Story Title: ________________________________________________

Rubric Code: VAXC25

By deap1999

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Narrative
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Bold Beginning	1 There is no introduction. The writer does not mention the characters or the setting.	2 The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting, but it is hard to follow.	3 The writer's introduction is clear and interesting. There is a mention of characters and setting.	4 There is a very clear, interesting beginning that helps the reader visualize the setting and characters The reader can picture a scene before any events take place.
Word Choice	1 Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary words are used but even those are limited.	2 Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.	3 Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary. A clear picture is created.	4 Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.
Organization	1 The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.	2 The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or boring transition words.	3 The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.	4 The piece begins with a problem or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Strong story transition words support the flow of the writing and help the reader know the time span of the story.
Sentence Fluency	1 Run-ons sentences and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.	2 Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.	3 Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	4 Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
Conventions	1 Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible.	2 Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.	3 A few errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.	4 No errors or very few errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.