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Understanding of
Plot Devices
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Plot devices are sometimes
used, but are often ineffective at moving the story
forward. Connection of plot is awkward.
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Includes plot devices,
but ineffectively moves plot forward. Story is moving
towards effective, but can seem forced at times. Plot
devices sometimes seem to lack development.
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Plot devices are fully
formed, and fairly effective at moving story forward.
Almost a page-turner, but lacks connectives between
points.
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Story line is compelling.
Student fully comprehends the effects and importance
of each plot point. Plot is connected and flows logically
and smoothly between plot points.
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Understanding of
Characterization
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Characters are typical
and have different roles in the novel. Story is less
effective because of cliché characters or missing
roles.
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Characters are somewhat
formulaic, but fit into different roles within the novel.
Actions of characters sometimes do not fit.
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Multiple characters
used effectively to move the story forward. Characters
are believable, but not quite lifelike.
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Characters are believable
and unique, could walk off the page into this classroom.
Different character types effectively run the story
and bring out interest in other characters and the storyline.
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Understanding of
Conflict and Foreshadowing
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Foreshadowing takes
away from the rest of the story. The conflict is a little
dry, and not believable.
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Conflict is a one-time
thing and only somewhat effective; lacks imagination.
Foreshadowing shows too little or not enough to be effective.
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Conflict is present
throughout the story, but seems a little forced in places.
Reader can understand the tension, and foreshadowing
is used
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The tensions rise believably
and engagingly within the story. Has the reader at the
edge of their seats and artfully shows glimpses of what
is to come.
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Overall Seamlessness
of Picture Book
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The story moves somewhat
jerkily through the book. Difficult to understand in
places. Vocabulary and grammar take away from the story.
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At times, elements
of the novel seem disconnected or forced. The reader
is left unsatisfied with the ending. Vocabulary and
grammar are somewhat limiting.
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Story moves fairly
successfully from one place to another. Student understands
how to tie together pieces, but reader is not quite
satisfied with the way the ending feels. Appropriate
vocabulary and grammar.
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Reader doesn't notice
changes from point to point within the novel. Language
and pictures work together to urge the reader onward,
and climax and resolution seem to be the natural outcomes
of a well-crafted story.
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