Number of Words
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Puzzle includes less
than 10 words.
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Puzzle includes between
10-12 words.
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Puzzle includes between
13-15 words.
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Puzzle includes more
than 15 words.
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Definitions/Clues
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Many definitions/clues
are missing or do not accurately relate to the significant
elements of characters, conflict, plot, and setting
of the story. (Less than 10)
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Some definitions/clues
are clear and accurately relate to significant elements
of characters, conflict, plot and setting of the story.
(10-12)
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Most definitions/clues
are clear and accurately relate to significant elements
of characters, conflict, plot and setting of the story.
(13-15)
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All definitions/clues
are clear and accurately relate to significant elements
of characters, conflict, plot and setting of the story.
(15+)
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Layout
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Layout does not connect
many words OR words in list do not match words in puzzle.
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Layout of puzzle allows
for most words to connect across, down, or diagonal.
Some words listed do not match the position of the words
within the puzzle.
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Layout of puzzle allows
for most words to connect across, down or diagonal.
Words listed match the position of the words within
the puzzle.
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Layout of puzzle allows
for all words to connect across, down, or diagonal.
Words listed match the position of the words within
the puzzle.
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Conventions
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Few words or misspelled
within the puzzle making it difficult to solve and conventions
are not used correctly. (5+)
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Some words are spelled
correctly. Some conventional errors (3-5)
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Most words are spelled
correctly and the puzzle is free of conventional errors.(1-2)
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All words are spelled
correctly and free of conventional errors. (0)
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