JA English Narrative Content/Style Begins with an introduction based on the 5 Ws, that include details.

. Begins to use descriptive adjectives and action verbs. Organization Produces writing with a beginning, middle and end. Introduces temporal words (e.g. first, next, etc.). Draws conclusion. Uses correct letter formation and spaces words properly. Uses phonetic spelling for first and last sounds of words. Begins to experiment with ending punctuation and capitalization. Attends to correct letter formation and spaces most words properly. No evidence of sound letter match, some phonetic spelling. Did not use punctuation. Words have no space between them. Mechanics Uses phonetic spelling for first, medial and last sounds in words. Uses punctuation and capitalization with some consistency.

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Uses a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events.

Writes events in the order in which they occur. Draws simple conclusion.

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Beginning to use drawing and writing to narrate a simple event based on personal experience.

Dictates events in the order in which they occur.

J1 English - Narrative Content/Style Begins to write narratives including use of character, setting, plot, and different points of view. Organization Produces writing with a clear beginning, middle and some conclusion. Sequences events naturally. Uses temporal words to connect events for sequence. Mechanics Spells three and four letter short vowel words, regular long vowel words and high frequency words correctly. Uses punctuation and capitalization correctly; errors do not interfere with understanding. Uses legible and neat handwriting. Uses past and present tense consistently. Uses phonetic spelling for first, medial and last sounds in words. Uses punctuation and capitalization with some consistency. Uses correct letter formation and spaces words properly. Uses phonetic spelling for first and last sounds of words. Begins to experiment with ending punctuation and capitalization. Attends to correct letter formation and spaces most words properly.

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Begins with an introduction based on the 5 Ws, that include details. Begins to use descriptive adjectives and action verbs.

Produces writing with a beginning, middle and end. Introduces temporal words (e.g. first, next, etc.). Draws conclusion.

Towards

Uses a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events.

Writes events in the order in which they occur. Draws simple conclusion.

J2 English - Narrative Content/Style Establishes character, setting, and plot with descriptive details. Develops themes and points of view. Sequences events by logically expanding the variety of temporal words (e.g. build suspense, finally, etc.) used. Organization Creates a narrative with an effective introduction that captures the reader's attention and provides a clear conclusion. Mechanics Writes with accurate spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar. Attempts paragraphing. Uses legible and neat handwriting. Uses words/phrases to convey meaning appropriate for the genre. Uses a variety of sentence structures. Spells three and four letter short vowel words, regular long vowel words and high frequency words correctly. Uses punctuation and capitalization correctly; errors do not interfere with understanding. Uses legible and neat handwriting. Uses past and present tense consistently. Uses phonetic spelling for first, medial and last sounds in words. Uses punctuation and capitalization with some consistency. Uses correct letter formation and spaces words properly.

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Begins to write narratives including use of character, setting, plot, and different points of view.

Produces writing with a clear beginning, middle and some conclusion. Sequences events naturally. Uses temporal words to connect events for sequence.

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Begins with an introduction based on the 5 Ws, that include details. Begins to use descriptive adjectives and action verbs.

Produces writing with a beginning, middle and end. Introduces temporal words (e.g. first, next, etc.). Draws conclusion.

J3 English - Narrative Content/Style Develops character, setting, and plot with descriptive details. Develops themes and points of view. Uses a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. Organizes narrative using paragraphs. At Establishes character, setting, and plot with descriptive details. Develops themes and points of view. Sequences events by logically expanding the variety of temporal words (e.g. build suspense, finally, etc.) used. Creates a narrative with an effective introduction that captures the reader's attention and provides a clear conclusion. Uses a variety of sentence structures. Writes with accurate spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar. Attempts paragraphing. Uses legible and neat handwriting. Uses words/phrases to convey meaning appropriate for the genre. Uses a variety of sentence structures. Spells three and four letter short vowel words, regular long vowel words and high frequency words correctly. Uses punctuation and capitalization correctly; errors do not interfere with understanding. Uses legible and neat handwriting. Uses past and present tense consistently. Organization Creates a narrative with an effective introduction that captures the reader's attention and provides relevant closure. Mechanics Writes with accurate grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Uses paragraphs consistently. Uses words/phrases to convey meaning appropriate for the genre.

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Begins to write narratives including use of character, setting, storyline, and different points of view.

Produces writing with a clear beginning, middle and some conclusion. Sequences events naturally. Uses temporal words to connect events for sequence.

J4 Narrative Rubric Content/Style Above At M1 Develops character, setting, and plot with descriptive details. Develops themes and points of view. Uses a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events. Organizes narrative using paragraphs. Uses a variety of sentence structures. Towards Establishes character, setting, and plot with descriptive details. Develops themes and points of view. Sequences events by logically expanding the variety of temporal words (e.g. build suspense, finally, etc.) used. Creates a narrative with an effective introduction that captures the reader's attention and provides a clear conclusion. Writes with accurate spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar. Attempts paragraphing. Uses legible and neat handwriting. Uses words/phrases to convey meaning appropriate for the genre. Uses a variety of sentence structures. M1 Creates a narrative with an effective introduction that captures the reader's attention and provides relevant closure. Organization M1 Writes with accurate grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Uses paragraphs consistently. Uses words/phrases to convey meaning appropriate for the genre. Mechanics