Name: _______________________________
Timed Writing-Ellipses, dash, comma, narrative writing
Description
Ellipses
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Dash
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Comma
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3-4 ellipses are used that
indicate a longer pause or
intentional pause
The ellipses either added
suspense or personality to the
narrative
2-3 dashes are used that show
a sudden break in thought
The dash adds emphasis,
clarification, or extra sudden
information to the narrative
4-6 commas are used that
indicate a short, natural pause
The comma helps the reader
understand what he/she is
reading.
You got it!
Almost there
4
3
Needs
Work
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
Spelling,
punctuation,
grammar
Narrative
story
 Proper punctuation
• Proper capitalization, including
names of characters
• Spelling is accurate and does not
distract from the essay
• Grammatically correct
4
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4
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Narrative includes a setting,
characters, plot structure,
POV (the narrator), and a
theme
Narrative is creative and flows
naturally
Total: _____/20
3
2
1
3
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