| Criteria | 1 – Not Meeting Expectations | 2 – Approaching Expectations | 3 – Meeting Expectations | 4 – Exceeding Expectations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I wrote an “exploded moment” that focuses on an interaction between Milo and my character from FQT 2 | My scene does not include an interaction between Milo and my character from FQT 2 | My scene includes a brief interaction between Milo and my character from FQT 2 | My scene includes an interaction between Milo and my character from FQT 2 | My scene includes a detailed and engaging interaction between Milo and my character from FQT 2 |
| My scene includes a conflict between Milo and my character related to their ideas about school and learning | There is no conflict between Milo and my character | There is a conflict, but it is not related to their ideas about school and learning | There is a conflict related to their ideas about school and learning | There is a compelling conflict related to their ideas about school and learning |
| My conflict, resolution, and descriptions of my setting and character involve a play on the meaning of abandon and my character’s name | There is no play on the meaning of abandon or my character’s name | There is a limited play on the meaning of abandon or my character’s name | There is a clear play on the meaning of abandon or my character’s name | There is a creative and clever play on the meaning of abandon and my character’s name |
| Structure | ||||
| Narrative Lead | The lead does not establish characters, setting, or a scene where Milo meets my character | The lead partially establishes characters, setting, or a scene where Milo meets my character | The lead establishes characters, setting, and a scene where Milo meets my character | The lead effectively establishes characters, setting, and a scene where Milo meets my character |
| Organization | The events in the narrative are disorganized and do not flow logically | The events in the narrative are somewhat organized, but the flow is not always clear | The events in the narrative are organized in a natural order and the flow of the story makes sense | The events in the narrative are well-organized and the flow of the story is seamless |
| Ending | The ending does not logically follow the action or reveal new learning or understanding for Milo | The ending somewhat follows the action and reveals some new learning or understanding for Milo | The ending logically follows the action and reveals new learning or understanding for Milo | The ending effectively follows the action and reveals profound new learning or understanding for Milo |
| Development | ||||
| Dialogue | The dialogue is minimal or does not effectively develop the conflict or move the story forward | The dialogue somewhat develops the conflict and moves the story forward | The dialogue effectively develops the conflict, shows character responses, and moves the story forward | The dialogue masterfully develops the conflict, shows nuanced character responses, and propels the story forward |
| Switching between Dialogue and Narration | The switching between dialogue and narration is inconsistent or unclear | The switching between dialogue and narration is somewhat clear, but could be improved | The switching between dialogue and narration is clear and effectively shows character actions and thoughts | The switching between dialogue and narration is seamless and enhances the reader’s understanding of the characters |
| Word Choice and Descriptive Language | The writing lacks precise words, vivid verbs, concrete details, or prepositional phrases | The writing includes some precise words, vivid verbs, concrete details, or prepositional phrases | The writing includes many precise words, vivid verbs, concrete details, and prepositional phrases | The writing includes a wide range of precise words, vivid verbs, concrete details, and prepositional phrases that “show-not-tell” |
| Conventions | ||||
| Formatting Dialogue | The dialogue is not formatted correctly | The dialogue is partially formatted correctly | The dialogue is mostly formatted correctly | The dialogue is consistently formatted correctly |
| Punctuating Dialogue | The dialogue is not punctuated correctly | The dialogue is partially punctuated correctly | The dialogue is mostly punctuated correctly | The dialogue is consistently punctuated correctly |
| Interjections in Dialogue | No interjections are included in the dialogue | One interjection is included in the dialogue, but it is not punctuated correctly | One interjection is included in the dialogue and punctuated correctly | Multiple interjections are included in the dialogue and punctuated correctly |
| Tag Questions in Dialogue | No tag questions are included in the dialogue | One tag question is included in the dialogue, but it is not punctuated correctly | One tag question is included in the dialogue and punctuated correctly | Multiple tag questions are included in the dialogue and punctuated correctly |
| Nouns of Direct Address in Dialogue | No nouns of direct address are included in the dialogue | One noun of direct address is included in the dialogue, but it is not punctuated correctly | One noun of direct address is included in the dialogue and punctuated correctly | Multiple nouns of direct address are included in the dialogue and punctuated correctly |
| Correct Spelling, Capitalization, and Grammar | There are numerous spelling, capitalization, and grammar errors throughout the writing | There are some spelling, capitalization, and grammar errors throughout the writing | There are few spelling, capitalization, and grammar errors throughout the writing | The writing is free of spelling, capitalization, and grammar errors |