I could use this as a model for other students.
5 pts
This is what I expect to get from students.
4 pts
This almost meets expectations.
3 pts
This is showing an attempt to meet expectations.
2 pts
This has failed to meet expectations.
1 pts
the main message
the internal structure of the piece
the personal tone and flavor of the author's message
the rhythm and flow of the language
the vocabulary a writer chooses to convey meaning
the mechanical correctness
A conversation is used to move the story along and add to it
The story appeals to each of the reader's five senses.
The story uses similes/metaphors to create interesting, descriptive writing.