Ideas / *Skillfully describes your name and the reasons that led to the choice of your name, and thoroughly reflects on the impact of your name on your life
*Shows clear evidence of revision to improve meaning and clarity, and adherence to narrative style
*Includes thoughtful reflection with explanations for changes
(30 points) / *Describes your name, the reasons why your name was chosen, and reflects on the impact of your name on your life
*Outlines and implements an appropriate revision plan that brings clarity to the narrative
*Includes reasons for the changes made
(25 points) / *Missing one or more element of a personal narrative (meaning of name, reasons for your name, and/or influence/ reflection)
*Includes no clear outline or implementation of a plan for revision
*Is minimal and/or unclear
(20 points) / *Does not describe or develop the reasons/choice for your name
*Shows little or no evidence of revision to improve writing or communication of ideas
(15 points)
Structure / *Has an engaging beginning that hooks the reader and reveals important aspects of your name
*Has a middle that vividly describes the reason/meaning/history of your name
*Has a reflective ending that examines the way your name has influenced your life
(30 points) / *Includes a beginning that introduces your name
*includes a middle that adequately describes the reasons/meaning/history of your name
*Provides an ending that examines the influence of your name on your life
(25 points) / *Reflects very little revision to the first draft’s organizational structure
*May not include a beginning, a middle, or a reflective conclusion
*May include an unfocused lead, a middle that merely lists a series of details, and/or an ending with minimal reflection and closure
(20 points) / *Begins unevenly with no clear introduction or lead
*May be missing one or more paragraphs describing your name and your feelings about it
*Has an inconclusive ending that does not follow from the choices/reasons for your name
(15 points)
Use of Language / *Effectively uses MORE THAN THREE sensory details and/or figurative language to vividly “show” your name’s meaning
*Sentences are complete and show variety
*Contains few or no mechanical errors
(30 points) / *Uses MINIMUM OF THREE sensory images and details to make the name’s meaning clear
*Contains mechanical errors that do not detract
(25 points) / *Uses ONE or TWO sensory images and details to make the meaning clear
*Contains mistakes that detract from the meaning and/or readability
(20 points) / *Does not use sensory detail or figurative language
*Does not clearly describe your name or provide details about it
*Contains mistakes that detract from the meaning and/or readability
(15 points)
Presentation / *Typed in 12 pt font
*Includes first, revised, and final drafts
*Includes thoughtful reflection
*Has an original title
(10 points) / *Typed
*Includes first and final drafts at minimum
*Includes reflection
*Essay has a title
(7 points) / *Typed
*Includes only some drafts
May not include reflection
*Weak title
(5 points) / *May not be typed
*Does not include all drafts and/ or reflection
*No title
(0 point
The Story Of Your Name SCORING GUIDE