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Organization and Purpose
The organization of the narrative, real or imagined, is fully sustained and
the focus is clear and
maintained throughout:
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an effective
plot helps to create a sense of unity and completeness
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effectively establishes a
setting, narrator/characters, and/or point of view
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consistent use of
a variety of transitional strategies
to clarify the relationships between and among ideas;
strong connection between and among ideas
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natural,
logical sequence of events
from beginning to end
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effective opening and closure for audience and purpose
Evidence and Elaboration
The narrative, real or imagined, provides thorough, effective elaboration using relevant details,
dialogue, and description:
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experiences
, characters, setting and events are clearly developed
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connections to source materials may enhance the narrative
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effective use of a variety of narrative techniques
that advance the story or illustrate the experience
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effective use of
sensory, concrete, and figurative language
that clearly advances the purpose
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effective,
appropriate style
enhances the narration
Conventions
The response demonstrates an
adequate command of conventions:
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adequate use of correct sentence formation, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, and spelling
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Purpose and Focus/Organization
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Demonstrates an insightful
, in-depth understanding of the task, purpose, and audience.
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Expertly establishes a context and point of view
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Thoroughly engages readers by constructing a detailed narrative that focuses on one or several themes and/or central ideas
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Completes all parts of the task
and may go beyond the limits of the task.
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Demonstrates a
cohesive and unified structure
by seamlessly connecting the events in a
specific sequence, leading to a resolution or conclusion
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Uses
transitional strategies
that clarify relationships between elements in the narrative.
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Creates
well-constructed paragraphs and/or uses formatting very effectively.
Content and Development/Elaboration/Language
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Expertly
develops real or imagined experiences
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Creates a vivid picture for readers by
using a variety of narrative techniques and descriptive details
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Demonstrates a very
effective style and tone
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precise control of language
, and an exceptional awareness of audience.
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Integrates
vivid words and sensory and figurative language
that clearly advances the purpose of the narrative.
Uses well-structured and varied sentences.
Mechanics and Grammar
Contains
few or no errors
in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and
spelling.
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