Gang Narrative Assignment Checklist and Rubric
During out unit on the Outsiders, you will be writing a fictional gang narrative which tells the tale of two gangs in conflict with one another—much like the socs and the greasers. This narrative will be the creative writing component of this unit. Throughout our unit we will be doing a variety of pre-writing activities which you will compile into one complete gang narrative. The gang narrative will include all pieces of plot—exposition, rising action, conflict and climax, falling action, and resolution. It will also include a variety of different literary devices studied during the unit. These devices will be listed below.
The final copy of your gang narrative is due Monday, June 8. You will be graded on the following aspects:
Part One: Inclusion of Materials and Proper Literary Devices (100 points)
Inclusion of Pre-Writing Activities (30 points):
____ Greaser Gang Poster with character descriptions (6 points)
____ Code of Honor for your gang (6 points)
____ Rising Action and Conflict Graphic Organizer (6 points)
____ Setting Graphic Organizer (6 points)
____ Storyboard Assignment (6 points)
**All of these pre-writing activities should have already been turned in and must have written feedback from Mr. Sarudi on them in order to be counted for credit.
Inclusion of the Following Literary Devices and Techniques (40 points):
____ Dialect or slang
____ Figurative Language (Metaphors and Similes)
____ Dialogue
____ Utilizes at least one of the functions of setting
____ Character Description
____ Transition words and phrases
Inclusion of all aspects of plot (30 points):
____ Exposition (5 points)
____ Rising Action (5 points)
____ Conflict (5 points)
____ Climax (5 points)
____ Falling Action (5 points)
____ Resolution (5 points)
Part one will not be graded on how effectively you used each literary device. Instead, you will be graded upon inclusion. Part two will grade your effectiveness.
Part 2: Effective Writing (100 points)
Standard / Needs Improvement(0-6 Points) / Meets Standard
(7-8 points) / Exceeds Standard
(9-10 Points)
8.3a: Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically
8.3b: Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
8.3c: Use a variety of transition words, phrases and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame to setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events
8.3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events
8.3e: Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
8.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Class Standard: Follows proper header format, Paper is written in Times New Roman, Font 12, Double-Spaced and Contains No Extra Spacing.
Class Standard: Dialogue is formatted correctly. Each new piece of dialogue receives its own paragraph. Punctuation is placed in its proper positions.
8.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing—correct usage of verb tense and form
8.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing