Below, I have listed the categories that will be graded and the requirements for a perfect score. Use the link above to view the full rubric including the criteria for approaching standards, below standards, and no credit.
CATEGORY
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10--Meets Standards
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Introduction
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The
author effectively uses one of the leads discussed in class to grab the
reader's attention. The lead creatively "sets the stage" for the
rest of the story.
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Conflict and Resolution
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The
story is focused on a problem that gradually builds to a definite climax. The
story shows at least five ways the problem worsens before reaching the
climax. The solution to the problem is easy to understand.
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Suspense Strategies
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The
author effectively uses at least two of the suspense strategies discussed in
class (story questions, word referents, initial rationalizations).
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Strong Verbs
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The
author uses a variety of strong action verbs to show the events in the story.
No more than 3 "dead" verbs are used.
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Dialogue
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The
story contains at least four lines of meaningful dialogue that provide
additional details to the story.
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Organization
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The
story remains on topic and follows a logical sequence of events. The story is
appropriately divided into paragraphs as the author transitions between
events, settings, characters, etc..
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Sentence Variety
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The author uses a variety of sentence structures throughout the story.
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Mechanics
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The
story contains no errors in grammar, punctuation, or capitalization.
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Spelling/Vocabulary
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The
author uses challenging vocabulary and spells all words correctly.
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Presentation
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The
final draft of the story is readable, clean, neat and attractive. It is free
of crossed-out words. Pages are free of tears or major wrinkles.
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