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Performance Assessments Instructions: Write a Short Story

LS7013

PLAN: Identify Narrative Techniques – You never want to plagiarize from published writers (or anyone else, for that matter), or copy word for word their descriptions and turns of phrase, developing writers can learn a lot by studying the works of established writers and figuring out how they create their effects. When analyzing texts, you can gather everything from broad strategies for how to structure a scene or reveal information about a character to specific lists of exciting action verbs or interesting dialogue tags to use.

PLAN: Get Organized – Know that you can play with the order of events in your story; you do not have to tell them in chronological order. In fact, you may find it more effective to open with an event from the middle of a tale and then fill in background information using flashback scenes or a character’s thoughts or memories. Also, you can play around with point of view, but you want to consider the benefits of the point of view you use.

PRODUCE: Don’t worry about getting every word exactly right during the first draft of your story. First, focus on just putting words down on the page. Your outlines and graphic organizers should provide you with some guidance as you write, but if you hit a creative dead end, discover you need to add a new character, or think your plot events would work better if they were narrated in a different order, you should always feel free to deviate from your original plan.

REVISE: If you have a difficult time getting feedback from one of your friends, then have a teacher or family member offer feedback. You need concrete suggestions, such as specific ideas for a more effective way to open the story or places where more information about a character could be subtly added to the story.

PRESENT: You’ll submit your project for grading through the student portal. Your instructor will read your short story. Other students will not be reading your short story. Your grade will be based on the following rubric.

Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown

Ideas and Evidence (30 points): The short story begins memorably; the exposition clearly introduces the setting and a main character and establishes the conflict in a unique way. The writer regularly uses precise description and realistic dialogue to develop characters and events. The plot is thoroughly developed; the story reveals a significant theme. The story ends by resolving the conflict and tying up loose ends.

30 - 24 23 - 17 16 - 10 9 - 1 0

Organization (25 points): The sequence of events is effective, clear, and logical. The pace and organization keep the reader curious about the next plot event.

25 - 20 19 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0

Publication (5 points): Formatting of text in the file allows the reader to easily move through the file. The file is submit- ted in an acceptable format such as .doc, .rtf, or .docx. 5 4 3 2 0

Sentence Structure and Verb Tense (10 points): Sentences are varied in both structure and length. Sentences are complete, expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or fragments. Verb tense is past where appropriate and present where appropriate.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Language (10 points): The writing has a formal style and a knowledgeable, objective tone. Precise language is used skillfully. Word choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity. Writing is free from spelling errors. All sources are completely and correctly identified in a Works Cited list.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Punctuation (10 points): Essay is free of errors such as comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to interfere with comprehension.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Grammar (10 points): Essay utilizes correct and consistent verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun- antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere with comprehension.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

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Performance Assessments Instructions: Write a Short Story

LS7013

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