Reasoning
-understands
the purpose of the task
-develops
ideas; relates them to the purpose; ideas related to each other
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Writing
is loosely focused;
Topic
is not clear;
Hard
to identify story line;
Everything
seems as important as everything else.
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Some
evidence of main idea;
May
not stay on topic;
Very
predictable;
Story
line is emerging.
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Main
idea is clear;
Focused
on topic;
Ideas
general vs. specific;
Fairly
interesting, but not memorable.
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Main
idea is clear and focused;
Use
of significant detail to capture reader’s interest;
Leaves
a vivid impression.
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Application
of Conventions
-applies
language conventions correctly
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Frequent
errors are distracting – make it hard to focus on writer’s ideas;
Requires
extensive editing;
Verb
tenses are not kept.
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Enough
errors to distract but not enough to impair readability;
Requires
moderate editing.
There
is an effort at keeping verb tenses, but many errors.
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Uses
conventions with good level of accuracy;
Errors
don’t distract from story;
Requires
minimum editing.
Most
of the verb tenses are correct.
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Errors
are few and minor;
Text
appears clean and polished;
Control
of conventions evident;
Requires
almost no editing.
You
can tell by the verb tenses when it is the past or the present.
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Organization of Ideas
-shows
evidence of a logical plan and/or focus
-presents
connected ideas
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No
identifiable structure to move story from point to point;
No
definite beginning or ending;
No
climax.
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Some
planning is evident but weak;
May
have a developing intro or ending;
Doesn’t
use transition (later, then, after, etc) well;
Introduces
a problem but might not offer a reasonable solution.
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Planning
and sequencing of ideas are evident;
Intro
and conclusion are recognizable;
Introduces
a problem and predictable solution;
Evidence
of paragraphing.
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Very
good planning and sequencing;
Strong
story line;
Intro
draws reader into story and conclusion ties up loose ends;
Good
pacing and effective use of transition words;
Correct
use of paragraphing.
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Communication
-uses
appropriate writing techniques – varied sentences, use of imagery,
vocabulary
-uses
an appropriate voice;
addresses
a specific audience
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Hard
to tell where one sentence ends and another begins;
Ideas
hooked together by numerous “and”;
Word
choice is weak;
Short,
choppy sentences;
Does
not involve reader.
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Little
variation in sentence structure;
Limited
but adequate choice of words;
Does
not keep reader’s attention.
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Sentences
are grammatically correct and easy to read;
Some
variation in length and structure;
Vocabulary
use shows some description – attempts to use colorful language;
Aware
of audience.
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Easy
flowing sentences – strong with a varied structure;
Writing
has a rhythm;
Word
choice is original – clear picture painted;
Definitely
connected reader.
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Media Works
-uses
the media techniques well
-the
media works fit the story
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The
media work shows little attempt at using techniques;
There
is no clear relation between the media work and the story.
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There
is an attempt to use the media-works techniques;
There
is an attempt at relating the story with the media works.
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The
media work is well done, showing a skill being worked on;
The
media work highlights the meaning of the story.
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The
media work is very well done, and all techniques are used effectively;
The
media work adds to the meaning of the story.
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Reasoning
Here’s
my idea
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It’s
hard to get started.
I don’t know what to write about.
I
don’t know what my topic is.
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I
have a few ideas.
I’m
writing about so many things.
I
think my story is going to be about …
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Here
are my ideas.
My
topic is …
This
is what I want to say.
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My
ideas make sense.
My
reader will learn a lot.
My
story is so exciting.
Wait
‘till you hear what happens.
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Application
of Conventions
See
how my story looks
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Can
you help me correct my work?
I
don’t know how to spell so many words.
It’s
hard to read my story because I didn’t use punctuation or capitals.
I
have trouble keeping the verb tenses correct.
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I
have quite a few mistakes!
I
need some help fixing them.
Some
of my story is hard to understand because of the mistakes.
I
think that all of the verb tenses are correct, but I have to keep track.
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I’m
not sure I spelled ALL the words right.
I
don’t think I made too many mistakes using the punctuation we learned.
I’m
able to find most of my own mistakes and can fix them.
Most
of the verb tenses are correct.
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You
have to look hard to find mistakes in my story!
My
story looks neat and tidy.
I
used paragraphs to help you read my story.
I’ve
checked for mistakes and corrected any that I found.
You
can tell by the verb tenses when it’s the past or the present.
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Organization of Ideas
My
ideas are connected
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Help!
How do I begin/end?
I’m
confused.
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I
think I want to end my story this way but I’m not sure.
I
don’t know what type of solution to write for my problem.
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My
story is pretty easy to follow.
I
know what the problem is and how to solve it in my story.
Some
pieces in my story fit better than others.
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My
opening will hook you!
Wait
‘til you see how all the parts fit together!
You
won’t want to put my story down until you finish it.
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Communication
Listen
to what my reading sounds like
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I’ve
got a problem – my writing is choppy.
Some
of the words don’t make sense to me when I read them again.
This
topic is boring!
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Some
of my story is hard to read out loud.
Some
of my sentences don’t sound right.
I’m
not using interesting words.
You
can’t hear my, or my character’s feelings in this story.
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My
story sounds pretty smooth when I read it out loud.
I
tried to make my sentences different.
They
don’t start the same way.
I
used imaginative words.
You
can hear me, or my character in my story.
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My
story is easy to read out loud.
My
sentences begin in several different ways.
My
words are interesting and paint a picture.
I
want my reader to feel what I, or my character feels.
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Media Works
Look
at the extra stuff!
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I
don’t like art!
I
don’t know what to put with my story.
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I
am trying to do art, but am a little confused;
I
think that my art-work fits with the story.
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I
like how my art-work goes with my story;
My
art-work fits with the story well.
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Art
is really fun! I am a master!
You
should see my art-work! It totally fits with the story.
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