I could use this as an example to others
5 pts
This is what I expect to get from students.
3 pts
Not quite what I was hoping for, might need assistance
2 pts
Strong focus supported by clear ideas, relevent details are included throughout the paper
Generally consistent focus throughout the entire story, interesting details, but could be more descriptive
Does not stay on topic. Changes from one subject to another, not very specific. some details
Clear narrative organizational pattern with strong beg. midd. and end, flows in order
Contains a beg., midd., and end; one part of the paper may not be as strong as others, most events flow in order
Little or no evidence of an organizational pattern, little evidence of logical order
Ideal Length to tell the story
Sufficient length to tell the story
Length is inappropriate to tell the story.
A variety of clear, vivid words that shows feelings about the topic
Good word choice; sometimes show how the writer is feeling about the topic
Words are dull or confusing and do not support voice
Writer wrote neatly, little to no mistakes with correct spelling Cap., pun. , & spacing
Generally correct spelling, punc., cap. and uses appropriate spacing,
Lacks punctuation marks, no cap. Does not use spaces, severe spelling errors.