Family Tree Narrative

4 Introduction First paragraph has a \"grabber\" or catchy beginning. 3 First paragraph has a weak \"grabber\". 2 A catchy beginning was attempted but was confusing rather than catchy. 1 No attempt was made to catch the reader\'s attention in the first paragraph. Ideas and scenes seem to be randomly arranged.

Organization

The story is very well organized. One idea or scene follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.

The story is pretty well organized. One idea or scene may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used. Most of the story is related to how this member of the family impacted your family history. Student made at least 2 historical or geographical connections in narrative.

The story is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear.

Focus on Assigned The entire story is Topic related to how this member of the family impacted your family history. Requirements Student made at least 3 historical or geographical connections in narrative.

Some of the story is related to how this member of the family impacted your family history. Student made at least 1 historical or geographical connections in narrative.

No attempt has been made to relate how this member of the family impacted you family history. Student made 0 historical or geographical connections in narrative.

Creativity and innovation: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression