Sanford Medical Center Snapshots of A Wedding Story Creation Write a story about “Snapshots of a Wedding” in which Mathata is the narrator and “The Beautiful Soul of Don Damian” in which the character of Don Damian awakens from his coma. It should be at least 650 words. See attached guidelines Part B
Choose one of the following options:
Option 1:
Write a sequel to “Snapshots of a Wedding” in which Mathata is the narrator. Try to imagine what
her feelings are on the marriage of Neo and Kegoletile. Try to use details from the story to create
a character for Mathata by expanding on the information given in the original story. Be sure write
a complete story that includes a setting, character descriptions, and a plot with a conflict.
Option 2:
Write a sequel to “The Beautiful Soul of Don Damian” in which the character of Don Damian
awakens from his coma. He will have the knowledge that his soul gathered about his friends and
family by observing them while they presumed that he would die. Pick up the story from that
point and write the next chapter. Be sure to write a complete story that includes a setting,
character descriptions, and a plot with a conflict.
Write your story from a first-person point of view. There will be a lot of dialogue because the
character will concentrate on sharing his/her ideas with the reader. Be sure to include dialogue from
the other characters as well. At the end of your story, note whether the main character is happy with
his/her situation or not. It is up to you to decide the ending.
You will need to write dialogue in your story, which must appear in quotation marks. Be sure to use
punctuation and quotation marks correctly. Use the following examples, and refer to a grammar
textbook or website for additional assistance:
•
Use a comma to offset dialogue, and capitalize dialogue if it forms a complete sentence:
Joe said, “We can stop in the next town.”
“We can stop in the next town,” Joe said.
•
You may use an exclamation point to offset dialogue for emphasis, but do so sparingly:
“I can’t believe we lost!” the coach yelled.
The coach yelled, “I can’t believe we lost!”
•
Place a question mark after dialogue that asks a question:
“Where are we going?” Jo asked.
Jo asked, “Where are we going?”
•
If the person speaking is identified after the dialogue, capitalize the reference to the person
only if it is a proper noun (a formal given name).
“I couldn’t reach him by phone,” the woman said. “I’ll try again later.”
“We don’t have any cat food,” Kendra exclaimed. “Tiger will have to wait.”
There are fifty points possible on this part of the project, and your story should be 600 words (two
typed, double-spaced pages) in length. The essay will be scored according to the criteria in the
following rubrics.
Begin typing Part B on the blank page after the rubrics.
Structure
Focus on
Assigned
Topic
(5 points
possible)
Organization
(5 points
possible)
5
4
3
2
Entire story is
related to the
assigned topic.
Reader clearly
understands
topic.
Most of the
story is related
to the assigned
topic. The story
wanders off at
one point, but
the reader can
still understand
topic.
Some of the story
is related to the
assigned topic.
Reader does not
learn much about
the topic.
Little attempt
has been
made to relate
the story to the
assigned topic.
No attempt
has been
made to
relate the
story to the
assigned
topic.
The story is
very well
organized. One
idea or scene
follows another
in a logical
sequence.
The story is
pretty well
organized. One
idea or scene
may seem out
of place.
The story is a
little hard to
follow.
Ideas and
scenes seem
to be randomly
arranged.
Organization
is lacking. No
attempt has
been made
to connect
the details.
The reader has
trouble figuring
out when and
where the
story took
place.
Setting is not
included in
the story.
Clear
transitions are
used.
Setting
(5 points
possible)
Many vivid,
descriptive
words are used
to tell when and
where the story
took place.
The transitions
are sometimes
not clear.
0
Clear
transitions are
used.
Some vivid,
descriptive
words are used
to tell the
audience when
and where the
story took
place.
The reader can
figure out when
and where the
story took place,
but the author
didn’t supply
much detail.
Problem/
Conflict
(5 points
possible)
Characters
(5 points
possible)
Very easy for
the reader to
understand the
problem the
main characters
face and why it
is a problem.
Fairly easy for
the reader to
understand the
problem the
main
characters face
and why it is a
problem.
Fairly easy for
the reader to
understand the
problem the main
characters face,
but it is not clear
why it is a
problem.
It is not clear
what problem
the main
characters
face.
The conflict
is not present
in the story.
Main characters
are named and
clearly
described in
text.
Main
characters are
named and
described.
Main characters
are named.
It is hard to tell
who the main
characters are.
Character
description is
lacking.
It is not clear
which
character is
speaking.
No dialogue
is included.
Solution is
attempted, but
it is hard to
understand.
The story
has no
conclusion or
resolution.
3
2
0
Vocabulary is
mostly accurate,
but ordinary.
Contributes to
the message in a
limited way
Vocabulary is
used
inaccurately,
detracting from
the message.
Words do not
make sense
as they are
used. Reader
is confused.
Most readers
could describe
the characters
accurately.
Dialogue
(5 points
possible)
Resolution
(5 points
possible)
Most readers
would have
some idea of
what the
characters
looked like.
The reader
knows very little
about the
characters.
An appropriate
amount of
dialogue is
used to bring
the characters
to life. It is
always clear
which character
is speaking.
There is too
much dialogue
in this story.
There is not quite
enough dialogue
in this story.
It is always
clear which
character is
speaking.
It is always clear
which character
is speaking.
Solution to the
character’s
problem is
logical and
easily
understood.
Solution to the
character’s
problem is
easy to
understand.
Solution to the
character’s
problem is a little
hard to
understand.
It is somewhat
logical.
Many loose ends.
No loose ends.
A few loose
ends.
Conventions
Vocabulary
Accuracy/
Word Choice
(5 points
possible)
5
Vocabulary is
precise, vivid,
and natural.
Enhances the
intended
message.
4
Vocabulary is
accurate and
active.
Contributes to
the intended
message.
Spelling and
Punctuation
(5 points
possible)
Almost all
words are
spelled
correctly.
Almost no
errors in
English usage
or grammar.
Almost no
errors in
punctuation.
Almost no
errors in
capitalization.
Sentence
Fluency and
Paragraphing
Sentences are
smooth and
easy to read.
(5 points
possible)
Varied in
length and
structure
throughout.
Writing
demonstrates
a solid use of
paragraphing.
Total Score out of 50 Points:
Some spelling
errors, but are
not enough to
impede
understanding.
Some errors in
usage or
grammar, but
not enough to
impede
understanding.
Contains some
errors in
punctuation,
but are not
enough to
impede
understanding.
Contains a few
errors in
capitalization.
Sentences are
easy to read.
Varied in length
and structure at
times.
Paragraphing
is generally
used correctly.
Some spelling
errors may
impede
understanding.
Errors in usage
or grammar
impede
understanding at
times.
Numerous
spelling errors
impede
understanding.
Contains
numerous
errors in
grammar or
usage.
Errors in
punctuation may
impede
understanding at
times.
Errors in
punctuation
impede
understanding.
Errors in
capitalization
may intrude on
understanding.
Sentences are
sometimes
awkward.
Limited or
repetitious
sentence
structures, length
and beginnings.
Paragraphs are
attempted.
Misspells
most
common and
complex
words.
Punctuation
is lacking.
Contains
numerous
errors in
capitalization.
Sentences lack
fluency and
are difficult to
read. Choppy
or run-on
sentences
distract the
reader.
Lacks
paragraphs.
No
Paragraphing
is used. Uses
only
fragments
and run-ons
throughout.
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