Directions: You are to create a story from the viewpoint of one of the characters from The

Cats Table. Write the story as if you are the character writing a journal entry. The entry can explain the characters emotions after the voyage, what that character plans on doing in London, what the character plans on doing with the rest of their life, the character can reflect on their time on the Oransay, etc.. Get creative and think outside the box! The entry needs to be two pages long. The possibilities are endless for what you can write about! I will grade you on the following: Exceeds Expectations: 5 The student uses their creativity to create an interesting and engaging story 0 to 5 Grammar Errors The student has a full understanding of the character (personality, looks, actions, etc.) The student meets the requirements stated in the directions. B: 13- 16 Meets Expectations: 3 The story was creative, but there was room for more creativity. 5 to 10 Grammar Errors The student understands the character, but stated a few wrong facts about the character The student met some but not all of the requirements in the directions C: 9-12 Does Not Meet Expectations: 1 The student was not creative. Facts were just stated and the story had no creative aspects. 10 or more Grammar Errors The student had no idea who the character was and did not have an accurate account of that character The student did not follow the directions. Comments:

Creativity

Grammar Errors Knowledge of the Character

Understanding of directions

A:

20-17

D: 6-8

F: 0-5