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Common Core Standard: W.11-12.3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. / Masters the Standard
“A work” / Meets the Standard
“B” work / Approaching Standard
“C” work / Below Expectation
“D” work
L.11-12.3a
Vary syntax for effect
20 total points / Consistently sophisticated sentences; for example, use of free modifiers
18-20 points / Sentence variety for effect present throughout; Ex: openers & closers.
16-17 points / Sentences lack variety.
No openers/closers/free modifiers. Sentences are simply constructed.
14-15 points / Sentences poorly constructed. Writing not at grade level.
12-13 points
W.12.3a & W.12.3c
Smooth transitions between scenes & between paragraphs, moving toward an interesting conclusion
20 total points / Transitions serve to move the plot and are creative within and between paragraphs.
18-20 points / Transitions are present and serve to connect paragraphs and scenes.
16-17 points / Transitions do not connect scenes or paragraphs.
14-15 points / Transitions between scenes and paragraphs missing.
12-13 points
W.12.3e Denouement/Conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
20 total points / Narrative’s denouement/ conclusion is clever and interests the reader, who is left with a positive reaction.
18-20 points / Denouement/ Conclusion is present and nicely wraps up the narrative.
16-17 points / Denouement/ Conclusion is abrupt or leaves the reader unsatisfied.
14-15 points / Denouement/ Conclusion is poorly written. Narrative may end abruptly.
12-13 points
W.11-12.4. Clear and coherent writing - the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.
20 total points / Writing is sophisticated and entertains the audience.
18-20 points / Writing is clear, coherent, and organized. The reader has no trouble staying engaged. Few roadblocks.
16-17 points / Writing lacks clarity and the narrative lacks coherency making it harder for the reader to comprehend.
14-15 points / Writing is not clear and lacks coherency. Writing is choppy and hard to comprehend.
12-13 points
11-12.L.1 & 11-12.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar usage, the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
20 total points
(No you/got/get/they/vague its!) / No errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of more sophisticated words & sentences.
18-20 points / Few errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
16-17 points / Errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling consistent in narrative.
14-15 points / Many errors in grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling throughout narrative.
12-13 points

Essay #1 (“College” Essay)

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