First Semester Standard Final: Metamorphosis Story

First Semester Standard Final: Metamorphosis Story

Before break you cast yourself as Gregor Samsa and awoke from unsettling dreams having transformed into something (or someone) else. Now your task is to finish the emulation or parody (or begin anew, if you prefer). Use descriptive details to describe the setting – your bedroom – other characters you encounter, and what happens to you next. How do family members or friends react? What obstacles do you encounter? (You need at least 3.) You must include at least one section of dialogue between yourself and another character in the story, and you may not have the whole event turn out to be a dream. You must also incorporate and label at least 2 SAT words from lessons 1-4, and 3 appositive phrases (1 sentence opener, 1 subject-verb split, and 1 sentence closer). The 3-6 page final draft is due in your shared Google folder by 11:59pm on ______; it will be worth 10% of your first semester grade.

Ideas and Content (24 points) Peer Self

Ideas are clear & focused Y N Y N

Ideas are fresh & original Y N Y N

Artfully describes setting Y N Y N

Artfully describes characters Y N Y N

Artfully describes obstacles (3) Y N Y N

Includes dialogue Y N Y N

Organization (16 points)

Gripping grabber at beginning Y N Y N

Smooth transitions b/w ideas & ¶s Y N Y N

Begins a new ¶ when there’s a shift in ideas, time,

setting, or speakers Y N Y N

Strong conclusion Y N Y N

Word Choice (20 points)

Uses active verbs Y N Y N

Varies word choice (unless for effect) Y N Y N

Paints a picture with words Y N Y N

Avoids “really bad” words & “oatmeal” adjectives Y N Y N

Correctly incorporates 2 SAT words (highlighted) Y N Y N

Sentence Fluency (12 points)

Varies sentence beginnings (unless for effect) Y N Y N

Varies sentence lengths Y N Y N

Correctly incorporates 3 different appositive phrases Y N Y N

(highlighted)

Voice (8 points)

Consistent narrative voice Y N Y N

Imbues writing w/ individual flavor & flair Y N Y N

Conventions (16 points)

Correct spelling Y N Y N

Correct capitalization Y N Y N

Correct punctuation Y N Y N

Consistent verb tense throughout Y N Y N

Presentation (5 points)

Proper header in top left corner Y N Y N

Title centered on top line (not underlined or italicized) Y N Y N

Typed, 12 point font (Times), 1” margins Y N Y N

Pages numbered in upper right corner w/ last name Y N Y N

Double spaced (no extra space b/w ¶s) Y N Y N

Paragraphs indented correctly (no extra space b/w ¶s) Y N Y N

Total = /101 points

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