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Impactful Event
Facing a Fear
Write in story form about a key life event that had impact on you.
Rubric Code:
B82WC8
By
NancyCook
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Impactful Event
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Style points
Poor
No obvious intentional use of variety in sentence length, beginnings, or subjects.
Fair
Clearly used short sentences for impact but not frequently enough. Some sentences seem to be saying the same thing.
Good
Sentences begin in a variety of ways. Both passive and active sentences used. Effective use of long and short sentences. Strong verbs are used over linking verbs.
Specific details, imagery
Poor
Very few details or very simple, unhelpful details.
Fair
Some details, not always very specific, that clearly tell about what is being described. Some details of characters
Good
Many specific details that show well what they are describing. Causes reader to picture scene and characters. Use of sensory words.
Ideas/Impact
Poor
No connection to how you were impacted
Fair
Idea of impact mentioned awkwardly or overtly at the beginning.
Good
Creative, original way of conveying being impacted. Writer employs a shift to direct voice to comment on what influence this story has had on them.
Conventions
Poor
Many errors distract the reader from the story
Fair
Several errors need to be corrected, including formatting, paragraphing, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar.
Good
Writer shows knowledge of correctness, leaving few errors. Paragraphs consciously create breaks in time.
Show vs Tell
Poor
The story is being told and is not engaging to read
Fair
The story is shown in scenes to some degree
Good
The story is shown in lively scenes audience can picture; characters are realistic; setting is easy to envision. Action verbs replace linking verbs when possible. The work is loaded with specific details.
Tense
Poor
Writer switches tenses too often
Fair
The writer stays for the most part in past tense
Good
Writer uses past tense (or expert use of present) consistently.
Unique Title
Poor
The story has an original title that draws in the reader and fits the story perfectly
Fair
The writer has an original title, but it is general or not inviting
Good
The writer is missing a title or uses Impactful Event
Characters
Poor
Characters are mentioned by name only; no attempt has been made to show them.
Fair
An attempt has been made to describe at least one character in the story
Good
The writer shows physical details of several characters to bring them to life in a way that enhances the story. Dialogue and action show other qualities of characters.
Setting
Poor
No effort has been made to create a setting in the story
Fair
Effort has been made to describe a setting, but it lacks detail.
Good
The writer creates at least two vivid settings where readers can envision the story taking place
Dialogue/Format
Poor
No dialogue is shown, or not attempt has been made to format dialogue correctly
Fair
Effort has been made to have characters speak to each other, but it doesn't help the story. Formatting is full of errors
Good
Lively dialogue enhances the story and brings characters to life. Writer show understanding of how to correctly format it.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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