ENH/EDU 291: A Retold Story
Student
Content
1
Attention grabbing devices
missing
2
3
Introduction does not catch
the reader’s attention
4
5
Opening needs work to
catch the reader’s attention
6
7
Introduction somewhat
grabs the reader’s attention
No central theme; impossible
to follow
Body paragraphs do not
support theme
Difficult to identify the main
story line
Unclear theme makes
writing difficult to follow
Body paragraphs provide
little support to theme
Loose collection of details
do not add up to a coherent
whole
Conclusion ineffectively
reinforces the thesis
Theme does not match
direction of the essay
Body paragraphs offer
minor support to theme
General observations
outweigh specifics
Conclusion only
summarizes main point
Clear theme present but
could be more engaging
Body paragraphs
adequately support theme
Thoughts are
understandable and pertain
to main point
Effective conclusion
reinforces the theme
40 points
8
Introduction effectively
grabs the reader’s
attention
Clear, engaging theme
directs the essay’s point
Body paragraphs support
theme with specific details
Thoughts are clearly
expressed and directly
relevant to a key issue
Powerful conclusion
brings closure to essay
1
Ignores updating or writing
the story from a different
point of view
Includes no common
characteristics of fairy tales
2
3
Barely updates or writes the
story from a different point
of view
Includes few of the common
characteristics of fairy tales
Includes no details to support
story
Includes little details to
support story
4
5
Somewhat updates or writes
the story from a different
point of view
Includes some of the
common characteristics of
fairy tales
Includes some details to
support story
6
7
Mostly updates or writes the
story from a different point
of view
Includes many of the
common characteristics of
fairy tales
Includes adequate details to
support story
32 Points
8
Fully updates or writes the
story from a different point
of view
Includes all of the
common characteristics of
fairy tales
Includes all needed
details to support story
Does not make the point of
view clear
Interweaves several points
of view
Does not maintain
consistent point of view
Maintains consistent point of Maintains consistent point
view throughout most of the of view throughout the
story
story
Conclusion does not bring
closure to essay
Story Structure
Grammar, Usage, Style, Mechanics
1
2
No logical progression; no support of ideas;
no clear structure
Distanced from topic, audience or both
3
4
Arrangement and structure unclear and illogical;
lacks support of main idea
Little connection with the audience
5
Logical progression of supporting ideas; clear
structure
Tone and voice fit the topic, purpose, and
audience well
Words are used incorrectly
Vague words and phrases
Word choice shows variety and intelligence
Fragments and run-ons inhibit clarity
Repetitive sentence patterns distract reader.
Sentences are well-crafted; vary in structure and
length
Frequent spelling/punctuation errors
Enough errors to distract reader
No misspelled words or punctuation errors;
edited and polished
0
Does not follow instructions
Total Points Possible: 100
3
Follows instructions completely
Total Points Earned:
25 Points
3 points