Narrative/Short Story Mastery Description

Name:_____________________________   Period:___________            Score:____________

Self-scored	Narrative/Story Writing  Mastery Description
Ideas	Concrete details, strong verbs, sensory details, simile, metaphor and personification present insightful, original ideas with no clichés. Includes at least one round and possibly dynamic character. Includes a conflict over two values held by the protagonist. Setting creates an appropriate mood for the characters and the story. A theme (the central idea or message, usually some insight about life) can be found through the story.	_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Organization	The organization of the plot makes the narrative enjoyable and easy to read. Introduction draws the reader in.  Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of resolution. Thoughtful transitions connect ideas. Paragraphs are appropriate for purpose.	_____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Voice	Writing is honest, personal, and engaging. Story is presented through a consistent point of view (1st, 2nd, 3rd person, etc.)	_____ _____
Word Choice	Uses lively verbs and specific nouns for detail and description. Concrete details and phrases create effective imagery. Literary devices such as personification, simile, metaphor and alliteration are used effectively to make the story come alive for the reader.	_____ _____ _____
Sentence Fluency	Sentences vary in length and structure and beginnings of sentences are varied. The writing flows well.	_____ _____
Conventions	The writer demonstrates correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, and paragraphing.	_____

Teacher-scored	Narrative/Story Writing  Mastery Description
Ideas	Concrete details, strong verbs, sensory details, simile, metaphor and personification present insightful, original ideas. There are no redundant or extraneous sentences or cliché phrases or ideas. Includes at least one round and possibly dynamic character. Includes a conflict over two values held by the protagonist. Setting creates an appropriate mood for the characters and the story. A theme (the central idea or message, usually some insight about life) can be found through the story.
Organization	The organization of the plot makes the narrative enjoyable and easy to read. Introduction draws the reader in.  Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of resolution. Thoughtful transitions connect ideas. Paragraphs are appropriate for purpose.
Voice	Writing is honest, personal, and engaging. Story is presented through a consistent point of view (1st, 2nd, 3rd person, etc.)
Word Choice	Uses lively verbs and specific nouns for detail and description. Concrete details and phrases create effective imagery. Literary devices such as personification, simile, metaphor and alliteration are used effectively to make the story come alive for the reader.
Sentence Fluency	Sentences vary in length and structure and beginnings of sentences are varied. The writing flows well.
Conventions	The writer demonstrates correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, and paragraphing.