Focus
Organization
VOICE: Diction/Tone/FigLang
Language
MLA
Format
4
Exceeds
Standard
Creates a tangible
SETTING with original
imagery; Conveys
CHARACTER using STEAL
in unique ways;
POSES 3+ open-ended
QUESTIONS that reveal
the distinctive aspects/
importance of this
character; QUESTIONS
are woven seamlessly
into the narrative;
REFLECTION is a clear,
insightful, specific and
detailed account of
what was learned fr.
character/interview
3
Meets
Standard
Creates a tangible
SETTING with
imagery; Conveys
CHARACTER using
STEAL;
POSES 3+ open-ended
QUESTIONS that
reveal the importance
of this character;
QUESTIONS are
woven into the
narrative;
REFLECTION is a clear,
specific and detailed
account of what was
learned fr.
character/interview
2
Approaching Standard
1
Below Standard
Attempts to create
tangible SETTING
SETTING and
CHARACTER are
either missing or
unclear
Conveys CHARACTER
using some aspects of
STEAL;
POSES 3+ open-ended
QUESTIONS
Attempts to weave
QUESTIONS into the
narrative;
REFLECTION attempts
a clear, account of
what was learned fr.
character/interview
POSES 1-2 open-ended
QUESTIONS or questions
are unclear or unrelated
or QUESTIONS not set
within narrative
Little/ no concluding
REFLECTION of the
character or interview
Smooth PROGRESSION
of events;
Uses a variety of
TECHNIQUES TO
SEQUENCE events that
build on one another;
CONCLUSION that
clearly follows from and
reflects on the
experience
Original dialogue;
Precise and interesting
diction, syntax,
juxtaposition and
figurative language to
reveal the distinct and
intriguing VOICE of the
interviewee/interviewer
Understandable
PROGRESSION of
events;
Uses TECHNIQUES TO
SEQUENCE events
that build on one
another;
CONCLUSION clearly
follows from the
experience
Good dialogue:
Use of diction, syntax,
juxtaposition and/or
figurative language to
clearly reveal the VOICE of
the interviewee and the
interviewer
PROGRESSION of events my
be confusing
TECHNIQUES do not build
on one another to create a
coherent whole
CONCLUSION does not
connect well to overall
narrative interview
PROGRESSION of events
unfold illogically; No
sequencing TECHNIQUES
to create coherence;
No CONCLUSION or it is
disconnected to narrated
events
Limited use of dialogue,
descriptive details and
sensory language to reveal
the VOICE of the
interviewee and the
interviewer
Uses little to no dialogue,
descriptive details or
sensory language to
reveal the VOICE of the
interviewee and the
interviewer
Correct and varied
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
No, or few and minor
errors in CONVENTIONS
Precise and strong
grade-level appropriate
WORD CHOICE
Perfect MLA FORMAT:
There are NO errors in
citation, punctuation, or
spacing of paper
Mostly correct and varied
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Some errors in
CONVENTIONS
Usually utilizes grade-level
appropriate WORD
CHOICE
Careful MLA FORMAT:
1 error = 3.5
2 errors = 3.0
3 errors = 2.4
Limited and/or repetitive
SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Numerous errors in
CONVENTIONS s which
cause confusion; Vague or
basic WORD CHOICE
Little SENTENCE
STRUCTURE e.g.:
fragments, run-ons;
Serious and pervasive
errors in CONVENTIONS
Incorrect and/or
simplistic WORD CHOICE
Incorrect MLA FORMAT:
6 errors = 1.0
7+ errors = below
standard (“F”)
Faulty MLA FORMAT:
4 errors = 2.0
5 errors = 1.4
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Part-Time Indian Interview Narrative: Scoring Guide
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