Directed writing MS
Directed writing MS
Narrative Composition:
Total: _____/40
Characters are just names in the story Creates convincing images through ‘showing’
Dense plot with too many details / narrates a series Use of simple and complex sentence structures for
of events effect
Creates / sets the scene / setting Sentences structures are used with no particular
effect in mind
Resolution / ending is satisfying / engaging Use of tenses is inaccurate / switch from past to
present for no reason
Section B
Narrative Composition:
Total: _____/40
Characters are just names in the story Creates convincing images through ‘showing’
Dense plot with too many details / narrates a series Use of simple and complex sentence structures for
of events effect
Creates / sets the scene / setting Sentences structures are used with no particular
effect in mind
Resolution / ending is satisfying / engaging Use of tenses is inaccurate / switch from past to
present for no reason
Descriptive Composition:
Total: _____/40
Used vivid and specific details for imagery Consistent use of wide range of vocabulary
that aims to create a specific atmosphere
Used general / stereotypical ideas and images Attempts to use wide range of vocabulary but
is not always accurate
Images were sustained and developed Use of simple and complex sentence
structures for effect
Images are inventory-like / a list of images Sentences structures are used with no
packed together particular effect in mind
Structure needs improvement / needs to Use of tenses is inaccurate / switch from past
become more complex to present for no reason
Section B
Descriptive Composition:
Total: _____/40
Used vivid and specific details for imagery Consistent use of wide range of vocabulary
that aims to create a specific atmosphere
Used general / stereotypical ideas and images Attempts to use wide range of vocabulary but
is not always accurate
Images were sustained and developed Use of simple and complex sentence
structures for effect
Images are inventory-like / a list of images Sentences structures are used with no
packed together particular effect in mind
Structure needs improvement / needs to Use of tenses is inaccurate / switch from past
become more complex to present for no reason