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Once Upon a Time: Writing Assignment 2 Chapter 6 Assignment Directions

Imagine that you are an author writing a short story focused on the types of nonverbal communication. These types of nonverbal communication include:

· Face and Eyes

· Posture

· Gestures

· Touch

· Voice

· Distance

· Territoriality

· Time

· Physical Attractiveness

· Clothing

· Physical Environment

Based on this information, write a 1/2 to one-page short story (double-spaced with 10-12 point font) which includes at least three characters. In it, include at least five channels of nonverbal communication used by the characters (see details below).

In your fictional story, decide who does what to whom and when. Include a beginning, middle and ending to the story. Provide situational specificity in your explanation by explaining the time period and geographic location of the setting and the specific situation the characters are in.

Examples of possible themes: A basketball player, referee and coach argue over a called foul; Two parents and their child are walking in to Disney World for the first time; A mom, her daughter and the pediatric dentist at the child’s first check-up; A cashier, their manager and a shopper are arguing about an expired coupon; Three friends at a sleepover playing video games; and A child opening an unusual birthday gift as two relatives observe.

Remember that the story is a small part of this assignment and it may be less than a page; the significant part of this assignment is the analysis, explained below.

Story

Unmet (0 %)	Needs Improvement (5069%)	Fair (70-79%)	Good (80-89%)	Excellent (100%)
The assignment does not include a fictional story.	The fictional story includes 1-2 characters AND/OR is missing at least one element, beginning, middle or end AND/OR time period, geographic location and contextual setting are not adequately explained.	The fictional story includes at least 3 characters AND includes all three elements, beginning, middle and end AND time period, geographic location and contextual setting are adequately explained BUT	The fictional story includes at least 3 characters who have a clear and well explained relationship with one another AND the story includes all three elements, beginning, middle and end AND time period, geographic location and	The fictional story includes at least 3 characters who have a clear and well explained relationship with one another AND the story includes all three elements, beginning, middle and end AND time period, geographic location and contextual setting are
		the story lacks clearly developed relationships and situational specificity.	contextual setting are explained with situational specificity BUT the story lacks overall coherence and/or the middle lacks a climax in the plot and/or the ending does not satisfactorily conclude the plot.	explained with situational specificity AND the story maintains overall coherence and the middle includes a climax in the plot and the ending satisfactorily concludes the plot.
Points Earned:__________/ 20 Possible Points

In your story, name, define and incorporate at least five different channels of nonverbal communication into your fictional story involving at least three characters.

There are two ways to successfully incorporate the concepts. The first is to name and define them in the story itself, as part of the story. This will make the whole paper, story and analysis, 2-4 pages long. The second is to write a VERY short story (1/2 to 1 page) and then analyze each of the concepts in the story at the end. This will make the analysis 2-3 pages long and the story about 1/2 to 1 page long.

Name and define all channels of nonverbal communication

Unmet (0 %)	Needs Improvement (50- 69%)	Fair (70-79%)	Good (80-89%)	Excellent (100%)
The story does not include any definitions AND the channels of nonverbal communication are not correctly named.	The story includes several channels of nonverbal communication which are named or listed BUT there are no definitions for any of the channels named.	The story includes at least 5 correctly named channels of nonverbal communication and the author provides a satisfactory definition for each one.	The story includes at least 5 named channels of nonverbal communication and the author provides a complete definition for each one AND the definition and explanation include related sub-concepts and the author provides context for the definition.	The story includes at least 5 named channels of nonverbal communication and the author provides a complete definition for each one AND the definition and explanation include related sub- concepts and the author provides context for the definition as well as clear explanation connecting each channel to the story AND the channels are chosen from a variety of areas in the chapter.
Points Earned:__________/ 22 Possible Points

Incorporate the concepts in the story or analyze them at the end

Unmet (0 %)	Needs Improvement (50-69%)	Fair (70-79%)	Good (80-89%)	Excellent (100%)
The submission does not include any analysis.	The definitions and named channels and concepts are "floating" in or at the end of the story rather than being "anchored" to specific examples and events within the story.	Each of the named and defined channels and concepts is clearly connected to an example or event that occurs within the story and the relationship between the example and concept or channel is clear BUT the author does not explain how the definition applies to the event or example in the story.	Each of the named and defined channels and concepts is clearly connected to an event that occurs within the story and the example or event reflects a correct understanding of the channel AND the author attempts to explain how the examples relate to the definitions, but the analysis lacks evidence.	Each of the named and defined channels and concepts is clearly connected to an event that occurs within the story and the example or event reflects a correct understanding of the channel AND the author clearly explains the ways that the event within the story satisfies the definition of the channel or concept. This includes an excellent level of analysis and supporting evidence.
Points Earned:__________/ 22 Possible Points

· Your paper should be typed, approximately 3-4 pages long, and double spaced.

· The paper should also be proofread, and mistakes in grammar, spelling, sentence structure, formatting and

other areas of paper mechanics should be kept to a minimum.

· Be sure to include a complete introduction to the paper that includes a thesis statement introducing the

main ideas of the paper. Organize the body of the paper into main ideas that fit with your thesis statement. Include a definitive conclusion that summarizes the key themes in the paper.

• Include proper in-text citations in either APA (see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/ ) or MLA (see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/ ) format; be certain that you include the textbook definitions of the concepts you use and that you cite these definitions correctly. A reference list (see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/ ) or works cited (see https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/ ) should be included at the end of your paper.

Overall Outcomes Proofreading and Organization

Unmet (0%)	Needs Improvement (50-69%)	Fair (70-79%)	Good (80-89%)	Excellent (90-100%)
There are nine or more mistakes in proofreading, grammar, spelling, formatting or other paper mechanics. The paper does not follow a recognizable organizational structure, such as having main ideas, an introduction and a conclusion.	There are seven or more mistakes in proofreading, grammar, spelling, formatting or other paper mechanics. The paper is organized in a recognizable way but does not include an identifiable introduction and conclusion.	There are five or more mistakes in proofreading, grammar, spelling, formatting or other paper mechanics. The paper is organized and includes an identifiable introduction AND/OR conclusion.	There are three or more mistakes in proofreading, grammar, spelling, formatting or other paper mechanics. The paper is organized and includes an identifiable introduction AND a conclusion.	Mistakes in proofreading, grammar, spelling, formatting or other paper mechanics are limited to two or fewer. The paper is organized in a clear way AND includes a complete introduction as well as a complete conclusion.
Points Earned: _________ / 8 Points Possible

Citation

Unmet (0%)

Needs Improvement (50-69%)

Fair (70-79%)

Good (80-89%)

Excellent (90-100%)

The paper includes no citation of any sort.

There is some attempt at citation, BUT: the citation is not in a recognizable format, such as MLA or APA; OR a significant number of concepts are not cited; OR there is no in- text citation; OR paraphrases are not cited.

Some attempt at citation is included for most concepts used in the paper that are originally explained in a printed source AND most of these ideas are cited, whether they are paraphrased or directly quoted AND the citation is in a recognizable style and the style is used

correctly in most cases AND in-text citation is used but a Works Cited is not included.

In-text citation is included for most concepts used in the paper that are originally explained in a printed source AND all of these ideas are cited, whether they are paraphrased or directly quoted AND the citation is in MLA or APA style and the style is used consistently AND a Works Cited is included at the end of the paper.

In-text citation is included for all concepts used in the paper that are originally explained in a printed source AND all of these ideas are cited using correct in-text citation, whether they are paraphrased or directly quoted AND the citation is in MLA or APA style and the style is used consistently AND a Works Cited is included at the end of the paper and the Works Cited is free of errors.

Points Earned: _________ / 8 Points Possible

Comments	Total points possible	Earned Points
	80