Learning Goal and Scale
Topic: Narrative Writing
Standard: 7W.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant
descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
4.0
In addition to score 3.0, in-depth inferences and
applications that go beyond what was taught.
A+ Can consistently include: introduction, body and conclusion that is connected and clear,
varied and meaningful transitions, and concise, creative language (figurative, sensory, etc.)
3.5
A Can include some evidence of an introduction, body and conclusion that is connected and
clear, varied and meaningful transitions, and concise, creative language (figurative, sensory,
etc.)
In addition to score 3.0, in-depth inferences and
applications with partial success.
The student: can write an organized,
3.0 descriptive narrative story.
2.5
2.0
No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content
and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.
There are no major errors or omissions as the student:
Recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such
as: narrative, organization, transitions, introduction, body,
conclusion, precise language
A- Can include: introduction (a hook and a thesis), body (three
sequenced events) and conclusion (paraphrased thesis and final
thought), varied and appropriate transitions, and precise language
B Can include some evidence of an introduction, body, conclusion, varied and appropriate
transitions, and/or precise language
C Can define the terms and perform the basic processes of writing. Avoids using words such
as “stuff,” “thing,” and has no repetitive transitions.
Performs basic processes, such as: write a story with
indented paragraphs that has a beginning and an end
and appropriate language.
1.5
1.0
0
A partial knowledge of the 2.0 content.
D Can include some evidence of the basic process of writing. May use simplistic language
and repetitive transitions.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler
details and processes and some of the more complex
ideas and processes.
D Can include: introduction, body and conclusion, varied and appropriate transitions, and
precise language with help.
0.5
D Can define the terms and perform the basic processes of writing with help.
With help, a partial understanding of the 1.0
content, but not the 2.0 content.
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
F