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Writing Workshop 9 (continued)
SCORING GUIDE
Ideas
Scoring Criteria
Exemplary
The script
• develops complex,
believable characters through a variety
of characterization strategies
• uses dialogue and/or narration effectively to develop character and convey setting and other story elements
Proficient
The script
• develops characters
through a variety of characterization strategies
• uses dialogue and/or narration to develop character and convey setting and other story elements
Emerging
The script
• presents
undeveloped characters and/or setting
• uses dialogue and/or narration ineffectively
Incomplete
Structure
The script
• communicates a clear
beginning, middle,
and end
• includes a compelling
conflict and logical
resolution
• provides exposition
and complications that build toward
a climax or turning point in a logical sequence of events
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The script
• has a beginning,
middle, and end
• includes a conflict
and resolution
• provides exposition
and complications
The script
• has an incomplete
sequence of events
• has a minimal conflict
and/or resolution
• provides insufficient exposition and/or
complications
The script
• lacks characters and/
or setting
• does not include
dialogue and/or narration
The script
• lacks a sequence of
events
• fails to include a
conflict and/or
resolution
• does not provide
exposition and/or complications
Use of Language
The script
• uses stage directions
consistently to communicate instructions for performance
• creates and sustains an engaging mood through a variety of techniques, including diction and imagery
• uses script conventions effectively to convey meaning and tone
The script
• uses stage directions
to communicate instructions for performance
• creates a mood
• uses script
conventions to convey meaning and tone
The script
• uses minimal stage
directions
• creates an
underdeveloped or
inappropriate mood
• uses script
conventions inconsistently
The script
• fails to use stage
directions
• lacks a mood
• does not use script
conventions
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