Narrative
What category hones in on creating an appropriate and well-developed narrative experience?
Focus
If you do not make effective use of available resources and integrate evidence in a variety of ways, you will not earn a 4 in this category.
Research
The hook must be prevalent and your thesis must be consistent in this category.
Focus
Which trait of writing is missing from the 6 learned?
Ideas and content, sentence fluency, voice, conventions, organization
word choice
If your errors do not interfere with readability, then you would earn a 4 in this category.
Conventions
This category exemplifies using sentences that are skillfully constructed with appropriate variety in length and structure.
Sentence Fluency
In the Content category, you must show full (blank) of ideas by providing an accurate analysis of the text.
comprehension/understanding
Which trait does this aspect belong to?
My writing effectively addressed the prompt and stayed on topic.
Ideas and Content
What are examples of what should be seen in order to earn a 4 in the Word Choice category?
unique adjectives, precise nouns, strong verbs, figurative language, etc.
In the Organization category, sentences offer a compelling (blank) that clearly states the writer's claim.
thesis
Meaning is enhanced by this category.
language and vocabulary usage
What item is missing that is also apart of the conventions, AND should be proofread after writing?
spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization
paragraphing / presentation
What type of words make your writing sound smooth and coherent in regard to the Sentence Fluency category?
transition words/phrases
Word choice includes creative (adjectives).
adjectives
What is one role that the Organization category plays?
Skillfully organized—easy
to follow; Clear topic
sentence for each
paragraph. Conclusion
restates the thesis, main
points and sums up the prompt
What trait of writing will you complete after the actual writing of your narrative?
conventions
In the Organization/Idea Development category, what should the conclusion paragraph accomplish in relation to the introduction paragraph?
logically and creatively reflects or sums up the narrated experiences/events
You should see a counterclaim, rebuttal, and call to action within this category.
Organization/Idea Development
In the Textual Evidence category, your research must be (blank) and (blank).
clear and convincing
Which trait makes sure that your writing is being following as easily as a map?
organization