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THE GIVER Alternate Ending 
Students write an alternate ending to the science fiction novel The Giver
Rubric Code: EXXXXX2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Length/Word Choice

Length as well as descriptive and varied word choice

Excellent

The ending is at least three pages long and the writing has:<BR>
sentences that show exceptionally precise, specific, descriptive and vivid word choice including alliterations or other literary devices.
Good

The ending is at least three pages long and the writing has:<BR>
sentences that show consistently appropriate word choices that are generally precise, varied, and descriptive.
Fair

The ending is at least two pages long the writing has generally varied and descriptive word choice that is appropriate for the image being described.
Poor

The ending is less than two pages long and the writing has:<BR>
general, repetitive, and/or confusing word choices that often are inappropriate or ineffective in describing the activity or image.
Mechanics

Correct conventions, capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.

Excellent

The writing has:<BR>
exceptional capitalization, word usage, punctuation including indention of paragraphs, and precise spelling.
Good

The writing has:<BR>
consistently correct capitalization, word usage, punctuation including indention of paragraphs, and precise spelling.
Fair

The writing has:<BR>
generally correct capitalization, word usage, punctuation including indention of paragraphs , and precise spelling.
Poor

The writing has:<BR>
frequent and severe errors in capitalization, word usage, punctuation including indention of paragraphs, and spelling.
Ideas and Content

Excellent

The writing adds to the general theme of the book. It makes sense within the context of the book.
Good

The writing mostly adds to the general theme of the book. It makes sense within the context of the book.
Fair

The writing somewhat adds to the general theme of the book. It makes some sense within the context of the book.
Poor

The writing does not add to the general theme of the book. It makes no sense within the context of the book.
Voice

Excellent

The writing uses the same voice as the characters in the original book.
Good

The writing mostly uses the same voice as the characters in the original book.
Fair

The writing somewhat uses the same voice as the characters in the original book.
Poor

The writing does not remain true to the characters at all. It is not a continuation of the book.



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