Structure and Conventions
Creative Writing Evaluation
Student Name:______Score: ______Total:______%:_____
(S/C:25) + (Con:25) (50)
Structure and Conventions (S/C)
Criteria / (1) / (2) / (3) / (4) / (5)28-39% / 40-59% / 60-77% / 78-87% / 88-100%
(0-9.5) / (10-14.5) / (15-19) / (19.5-21.5) / (22-25)
On Time / More than 3 days late. / 3 days late. / 2 days late. / 1 day late. / On time.
Organization
(Beginning, middle, end; sequencing, paragraphing, transitions, development, coherence, cohesion) / The story is totally disorganized and has no logical flow. Contains errors that interfere with communication. / The story is disorganized and lacks logical flow. Organization is unclear and/or awkward. / The story is mostly organized and mostly logical. Organization is fundamental and obvious. / The story is mostly organized and flows logically. Organization is deliberate, controlled, and constructed. / The story is organized and flows logically. Organization is skilled and distinctive.
Grammar and Sentence Structure / 7 errors or more / 5-6 errors / 3-4 errors / 1-2 errors / No grammar or sentence structure errors.
Spelling & Punctuation / 7 errors or more / 5-6 errors / 3-4 errors / 1-2 errors / No spelling or punctuation errors.
Format
(Name, date, # of words required, genre indicated, vocabulary list with synonyms, word count) / 7 or more omissions / 5-6 omissions / 3-4 omissions / 1-2 omissions / No omissions. Format followed exactly.
Content(Con)
Criteria / (1) / (2) / (3) / (4) / (5)28-39% / 40-59% / 60-77% / 78-87% / 88-100%
(0-9.5) / (10-14.5) / (15-19) / (19.5-21.5) / (22-25)
Vocabulary & Synonyms / Seven or more vocab/symonyms are used out of context or not used at all. / Five to six vocab/synonyms are used out of context or not used at all. / Three to four vocab/synonyms are used out of context or not used at all. / One to two vocab/synonyms are used out of context or not used at all. / All vocab/synonyms are used completely in context.
Organization
(Beginning, middle, end; sequencing, paragraphing, cohesion, coherence, transitions, development, / The story is totally disorganized and has no logical flow. Contains errors that interfere with communication. / The story is disorganized and lacks logical flow. Organization is unclear and/or awkward. / The story is mostly organized and mostly logical. Organization is fundamental and obvious. / The story is organized and flows logically. Organization is deliberate, controlled, and constructed. / The story is organized and flows logically. Organization is skilled and distinctive.
Use of Language
(Effectiveness and accuracy in harmony with the purpose of the story.) / Errors in word usage and non-contextual language completely block the purpose of the story. / Many errors in word usage and non-contextual language leaves the reader confused about the purpose of the story. / Some errors in word usage and non-contextual words with ordinary and competent language. / Few errors in word usage and context and with a language that is well-crafted and proficient. / Language is artistic and polished.
Story Cohesion and Purpose
(Theme) / The thematic focus is not understandable. The story’s purpose is not discernable or it is totally unknown. / The thematic focus switches often and is very inconsistent. The story’s purpose often wanders. / At times the thematic focus wanders and is inconsistent. The story’s purpose stays mostly on message. / The thematic focus is evident and consistent. The story’s purpose remains clear throughout. / The thematic focus stays consistent and clear. The story’s purpose is obvious from beginning to end.
Creativity and/or Craftsmanship
(Form: use and control of chosen form in light of purpose/genre) / The story is completely bland and lacks vision. Form does not conform to the chosen context or fulfill the purpose of the genre. / The story topic is fairly uninteresting and not fully engaging. The form barely conforms to the chosen context and scarcely fulfills the purpose of the genre. / The story topic is fairly interesting and engaging. The form conforms to the chosen context and fulfills the basic requirements of the genre. / The story topic is very interesting and very engaging. The forms basic requirements are expanded and enriched with a solid focus and skill. / The story topic is highly interesting and engaging. The forms basic requirements are expanded with sophisticated use of language and ideas.
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