| Use paragraphs each containing a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence |
Paragraphs are missing or incomplete; lacks clear topic, supporting, and concluding sentences. |
Some paragraphs have topic, supporting, and concluding sentences, but not all are clear or complete. |
Most paragraphs have clear topic, supporting, and concluding sentences, with minor errors. |
All paragraphs have clear and well-developed topic, supporting, and concluding sentences. |
| Use strong adjectives and verbs in your writing |
Writing lacks strong adjectives and verbs; mostly uses simple or repetitive words. |
Writing includes some strong adjectives and verbs, but they are not used consistently. |
Writing includes many strong adjectives and verbs, with minor inconsistencies. |
Writing consistently uses strong and varied adjectives and verbs to enhance the narrative. |
| Use personification in your writing |
No use of personification. |
Personification is used, but it is unclear or ineffective. |
Personification is used effectively in some parts of the narrative. |
Personification is used effectively and enhances the narrative throughout. |
| Include dialogue |
No dialogue included. |
Dialogue is included but is unclear or does not contribute to the narrative. |
Dialogue is clear and contributes to the narrative in some parts. |
Dialogue is clear, effective, and enhances the narrative throughout. |
| Contain evidence to support points of view |
No evidence to support points of view. |
Some evidence is included, but it is weak or unclear. |
Evidence is included and supports points of view in most parts of the narrative. |
Strong and clear evidence supports points of view throughout the narrative. |
| Use metaphors or similes |
No metaphors or similes used. |
Metaphors or similes are used but are unclear or ineffective. |
Metaphors or similes are used effectively in some parts of the narrative. |
Metaphors or similes are used effectively and enhance the narrative throughout. |
| Use multiple sensory descriptions |
No sensory descriptions used. |
Some sensory descriptions are used, but they are limited or unclear. |
Multiple sensory descriptions are used effectively in some parts of the narrative. |
Multiple sensory descriptions are used effectively and enhance the narrative throughout. |
