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Illinois Narrative

MY Access! Narrative

 

Written Expression

 

- is effectively developed with narrative elements and is consistently appropriate to the task

 

-is effectively organized with clear and coherent writing

 

-establishes and maintains an effective style

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of Language and Conventions

 

-full command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

 

 

-There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar , and usage, but meaning is clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focus and Purpose/ Content Development/Elaboration /Organization

- Demonstrates an insightful, in-depth understanding of the task, purpose, and audience.

-Expertly establishes a context and point of view.

-Thoroughly engages readers by constructing a detailed narrative that focuses on one or several themes and/or central ideas.

- Completes all parts of the task and may go beyond the limits of the task.

-Expertly develops real or imagined experiences.

-Creates a vivid picture for readers by using a variety of narrative techniques and descriptive details.

-Demonstrates a cohesive and unified structure by seamlessly connecting the events in a specific sequence, leading to a resolution or conclusion.

-Uses transitional strategies that clarify relationships between elements in the narrative.

-Creates well-constructed paragraphs and/or uses formatting very effectively.

 

 

Language Use, Voice, and Style

 

- Demonstrates a very effective style and tone, precise control of language, and an exceptional awareness of audience.

-Integrates vivid words and sensory and figurative language that clearly advances the purpose of the narrative.

-Uses well-structured and varied sentences.

 

Mechanics and Conventions

-Contains few or no errors in grammar, mechanics , punctuation, and spelling.