Narrative+Rubric

. Name _ __ Teacher __ L & L __ Date ____ // The Road Not Taken // Summative Writing Assessment

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. 0/1 || Basic 2 || Proficient 3 || Advanced 4 ||
 * || Below Basic
 * ** Common Core **
 * Writing Standard **
 * 8.3.a **

Introduction of Ideas & Organization || Writer accomplished none or few of the following: Organized an event sequence that unfolded naturally || Writer accomplished two of the following:
 * Oriented the reader by establishing a situation
 * Introduced a narrator and/or characters
 * Oriented the reader by establishing a situation
 * Introduced a narrator and/or characters
 * Organized an event sequence that unfolded naturally || Writer
 * Engaged and oriented the reader by establishing a context/point of view
 * Introduced a narrator and/or characters
 * Organized an event sequence that unfolded naturally || Writer
 * Engaged and oriented the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation
 * Established multiple points of view
 * Introduced a narrator and/or characters
 * Created a smooth progression of experiences or events ||
 * ** Common Core **
 * Writing Standard **
 * 8.3.b **

Author’s Craft || Writer used dialogue and description to develop experiences and events, and/or to show the responses of characters to situations. || Writer used narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. Is there some way to distinguish this from the "3" more? || Writer used narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. This looks really similar to the "2". What, exactly, makes a piece of writing a three when considering these techniques??

The reflection makes the difference. || In addition to the narrative techniques described in the “proficient” category, the writer used multiple plot lines.

Do they have to use all of the techniques from proficient?

In addition to using at least three of the techniques in the p category, the student...? ||
 * ** Common Core **
 * Writing Standard **
 * 8.3.c **

Transitions || Writer used a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. || Writer used a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events. || Writer used a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and to show the relationships among experiences and events. || Writer used a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. || Language || Writer used concrete words and at least one sensory detail to convey experiences and events precisely. || Writer used concrete words and phrases as well as sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. || Writer used precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. || In addition to the language described in the “proficient” category, the writer used telling details to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or details. ||
 * ** Common Core **
 * Writing Standard **
 * 8.3.d **
 * ** Common Core **
 * Writing Standard **
 * 8.3.e **

Conclusion || Writer provided a sense of closure. || Writer provided a conclusion that followed from on the narrated experiences or events. || Writer provided a conclusion that followed from and reflected on the narrated experiences or events. || Writer provided a concluding statement that followed from and reflected upon what was experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. || Responding to the Task || Writer produced a response that did not answer the question/prompt. || Writer produced a response that was related to the task but was unclear. |||| Writer produced clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style were appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. ||
 * ** Common Core **
 * Writing Standard **
 * 8.4 **
 * ** Common Core **
 * Language Standards **
 * 8.1 **
 * 8.2 **
 * 8.3 **

Mechanics || Writer demonstrated command of **fewer than three** of the following conventions of standard English:
 * Grammar
 * Usage
 * Capitalization
 * Punctuation
 * Spelling || Writer demonstrated command of **at least four** of the following conventions of standard English:
 * Grammar
 * Usage
 * Capitalization
 * Punctuation
 * Spelling || Writer demonstrated command of the conventions of standard English:
 * Grammar
 * Usage
 * Capitalization
 * Punctuation
 * Spelling || In addition to grade level expectations, the writer demonstrated command of:
 * Parallel structure
 * Sentence variation to add variety and interest ||