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Narrative Story To be used for the written portion (script) for a Digital Story. Rubric Code: B2C286 By jorech Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

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	Not yet 1 pts	Close 3 pts	Yes! 5 pts
Point	Not yet Events in the story do not lead to a Point or theme; character learns or gains nothing from the experience.	Close Point is suggested, character may or may not be affected by events.	Yes! Point or theme is clearly established. Character clearly learns or grows from the experience.
Dramatic Question	Not yet No discernable question that character must resolve. OR Question is suggested, but not resolved.	Close A compelling Dramatic question is asked, and answered.	Yes! A compelling dramatic question is established, and is resolved with an ironic twist.
Emotional Content	Not yet Little or no connection made with character. Lacks empathy or emotion for character.	Close Audience either identifies somewhat with character, or experiences sympathy for a character.	Yes! Writer creates a sense of empathy for character; what happens to a character matters to the audience. Audience can identify with the Dramatic question of a character.
"Show, don't tell"	Not yet Most writing consists of evaluation. Decisions are made for reader.	Close Story contains a mix of details and evaluations. Some imagery present	Yes! Heavy reliance on sensory detail to lead reader to draw conclusion. Writing creates vivid imagery.
Precise verb usage	Not yet Verbs have "wide" ranges of meaning. Many "to be" verbs are used. Heavy reliance on adverbs.	Close Story contains a mix of verbs with "wide" and "narrow" range of meaning. Some reliance on adverbs.	Yes! Verbs are specific with "narrow" ranges of meaning. Action verbs predominate. Little reliance on adverbs.