Sharp, distinct controlling point or theme with evident awareness of the narrative.

Skillful narrative pattern with clear and consistent sequencing of events, employing a beginning, a middle, and an end. Minor interruptions to the sequence may occur.

Precise control of language, literary devices, and sentence structures that creates a consistent and effective point of view and tone.

Clear controlling point or theme with general awareness of the narrative.

Story line with details that addresses an idea or examines an experience. Sufficiently elaborated narrative sequence that employs narrative elements as appropriate.

Narrative pattern with generally consistent sequencing of events, employing a beginning, a middle, and an end. Interruptions to the sequence may occur.

Appropriate control of language, literary devices, and sentence structures that creates a consistent point of view and tone.

Vague evidence of a controlling point or theme with inconsistent awareness of the narrative.

Insufficiently elaborated narrative sequence that may employ narrative elements.

Narrative pattern with generally inconsistent sequencing of events that may employ a beginning, a middle, and an end. Interruptions to the sequence may interfere with meaning.

Limited control of language and sentence structures that creates interference with point of view and tone.

Little or no evidence of a controlling point or theme with minimal awareness of the narrative.

Unelaborated narrative that may employ narrative elements.

Narrative pattern with little or no sequencing of events. Interruptions to the sequence interfere with meaning.

Minimal control of language and sentence structures that creates an inconsistent point of view and tone.