Does not engage or orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, and establishing one or multiple point(s) of view

500-1000 words, i need 5 paragraphs
Criterion Standard Exceeded Standard Met Standard Nearly Met Standard Not Met
5 4 3 2 1
Focus/
Exposition
The narrative, real or imagined,
insightfully addresses all aspects of the
writing task
Purposefully engages and orients the
reader by setting out a problem,
situation, or observation and its
significance, and establishing one or
multiple point(s) of view
Expertly introduces a narrator and/or
characters
The narrative, real or imagined,
competently addresses all aspects
of the writing task
Engages and orients the reader by
setting out a problem, situation,
and establishing one or multiple
point(s) of view
Introduces a narrator and/or
characters
The narrative, real or imagined,
superficially addresses all aspects
of the writing task
Attempts to engage or orient the
reader by setting out a problem,
situation, and establishing one or
multiple point(s) of view
Introduces a narrator and/or
characters
The narrative, real or imagined,
partially addresses aspects of the
writing task
Might engage or orient the reader
by setting out a problem,
situation, and establishing one or
multiple point(s) of view
Attempts to introduce a narrator
and/or characters
The narrative, real or imagined,
minimally addresses some aspect
of the writing task
Does not engage or orient the
reader by setting out a problem,
situation, and establishing one or
multiple point(s) of view
Does not introduce a narrator
and/or characters
Organi-
zation/
Plot
Effectively creates a smooth progression
of experiences or events
Uses a variety of techniques to sequence
events that build on one another to
create a coherent whole and build
toward a particular tone and outcome
(e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense,
growth, or resolution)
Skillfully provides a conclusion that
follows from and reflects on what is
experienced, observed, or resolved over
the course of the narrative
Creates a smooth progression of
experiences or events
Uses a variety of techniques to
sequence events that build on one
another to create a coherent whole
Provides a conclusion that clearly
follows from and reflects on what
is experienced, observed or
resolved over the course of the
narrative
Experiences and events are
somewhat connected
Uses techniques to sequence events
that build on one another to create
a coherent whole
Provides a conclusion that
connects to the narrated
experiences or event
Progression of experiences or
events may be confusing or
disjointed
Techniques do not build on one
another to create a coherent whole
Provides a weak conclusion that
may not connect to the narrated
experiences or event
Event sequence unfolds
illogically
Does not use sequencing
techniques to create coherence
Provides no conclusion or one
that is not connected to the
narrated experiences or events
Narrative
Techniques
Skillfully uses narrative techniques such
as dialogue, pacing, description,
reflection, and multiple plot lines to
develop experiences, events, and/or
characters
Uses precise words and phrases in a
sophisticated manner, telling details,
and sensory language to convey a vivid
picture of the experiences, events,
setting, and/or characters
Effectively uses a variety of
narrative techniques such as
dialogue, pacing, and description to
develop experiences, events, and/or
characters
Uses precise words and phrases,
relevant descriptive details, and
sensory language to capture the
action and convey experiences and
events
Adequately uses a variety of
narrative techniques such as
dialogue, pacing, and description
to develop experiences, events,
and/or characters
Uses some descriptive details, and
sensory language to convey
experiences and events
Uses limited narrative techniques,
such as dialogue, pacing, and
description to develop
experiences, events, and/or
characters
Uses concrete words or phrases
with limited use of descriptive
details and sensory language
Uses few to no narrative
techniques
Does not use sensory language or
descriptive details
Language Uses purposeful and varied sentence
structure
Contains minimal to no errors in
conventions (grammar, punctuation,
spelling, capitalization)
Utilizes precise and sophisticated word
choice
Uses correct and varied sentence
structure
Contains few, minor errors in
conventions
Utilizes strong and grade-level
appropriate word choice
Uses mostly correct and some
varied sentence structure
Contains some errors in
conventions which may cause
confusion
Usually utilizes grade-level
appropriate word choice
Uses limited and/or repetitive
sentence structure
Contains numerous errors in
conventions which cause
confusion
Utilizes vague or basic word
choice
Lacks sentence mastery (e.g.,
fragments/ run-ons)
Contains serious and pervasive
errors in conventions
Utilizes incorrect and/or
simplistic word choice
Papers receiving a 0 are unable to be scored for one of the following reasons: illegibility, no response (blank), completely off topic, written in a language other than English, completely
plagiarized.