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| Advanced
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Proficient
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Basic
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Below Basic
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| Ideas/
Content
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Literary elements such as character, plot, setting, conflict, etc. are well-developed around a central idea | Literary elements such as character, plot, setting, conflict, etc. are somewhat developed around a central idea | Literary elements such as character, plot, setting, conflict, etc. are unclear or leave too many questions | Literary elements such as character, plot, setting, conflict, etc. are confusing or missing |
| Organi-zation
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Paper has an effective, great introduction
Conclusion provides resolution Structure is creative and clear |
Paper has a good introduction
Conclusion mostly provides resolution Structure is mostly creative and clear |
Introduction is present but unclear
Conclusion doesn’t resolve the problem or tell us what happens next Structure is loose
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Introduction is confusing or non-existent
Conclusion is hasty or non-existent No obvious structure
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| Voice
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Writer’s voice adds interest
Point of view is skillfully expressed
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Writer’s voice is fitting
Point of view is evident |
Writer’s voice is repetitive
Point of view is confusing |
No sense of voice
Point of view is missing |
| Word/ Language Choice
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Words are used appropriately
Figurative language included
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Words are used well
Descriptions are satisfactory |
Words and meanings are vague
Descriptions lacking |
Limited vocabulary utilized
Descriptive language absent |
| Sentence Fluency
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Sentence structure enhances story
Transitions used between sentences and paragraphs |
Varied sentence structure evident
Transitions present |
Sentence structure repetitive
Limited transitional phrases |
Rambling or awkward sentences
Transitions missing |