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Creative Writing: Original Short Story 
Creative Writing: Original Short Story
Writing an original short story, with an emphasis on using the elements of writing to convey meaning.
Rubric Code: A762B9
By wentz033
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Strong Understanding

4 pts

Demonstrated Ability

3 pts

Beginning to Achieve

2 pts

Needs Some Work

1 pts

Mechanics

Strong Understanding

Only one or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to read. Typed correctly.
Demonstrated Ability

Almost no spelling or punctuation errors (3-4). Writing is clear and easy to understand, but writing could be improved, by editing. Typed correctly
Beginning to Achieve

A few minor spelling and punctuation errors (5-6). Writing is clear and readable. Few typing errors.
Needs Some Work

Major spelling and punctuation errors (7+). Writing is unclear and hard to read. Did not follow typing requirements.
Plot structure/Conflict

Strong Understanding

Well-developed introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Story is clear and easy to read.
Demonstrated Ability

Writing has a developed plot including an introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves the reader with an understanding of what happens.
Beginning to Achieve

A poorly developed introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves reader questioning and needing more information.
Needs Some Work

No clear beginning or end. Story doesn't really flow or make sense to the reader.
Characterization

Strong Understanding

Point of view stays the same the entire story, uses a variety of ways to reveal the character(s). Shows- not tell.
Demonstrated Ability

Point of view stays the same for the entire story. Uses some different ways to reveal the character(s). Has dialogue.
Beginning to Achieve

Point of view changes a few times throughout the story. Only uses one way to show what the character(s) is/are like. Little dialogue is used.
Needs Some Work

Point of view changes often. Character is not revealed- tell not show. No dialogue is used.
Setting/Theme

Strong Understanding

Setting is clearly established and fits perfectly with plot.
Demonstrated Ability

Setting is established. Theme is clear to the reader.
Beginning to Achieve

Setting is rarely mentioned. Theme may be ambiguous to the reader.
Needs Some Work

Setting is never referred to. Theme is unclear.
Style: Diction/Syntax

Strong Understanding

Vocabulary is well chosen; suitable for audience and purpose. Syntax is varied-exhibits understanding of stylistic choices.
Demonstrated Ability

Vocabulary is suitable for audience & purpose. Syntax is varied.
Beginning to Achieve

Vocabulary is average; at times words are used repeatedly; Syntax is simplistic.
Needs Some Work

Vocabulary is elementary; unsuitable for both audience & purpose. Syntax is simplistic.
Style: Imagery & Fig. Lang.

Strong Understanding

Imagery and figurative language help to place the reader right "into" the story. Superb:)
Demonstrated Ability

Attempts to use sense imagery. Some figurative language included.
Beginning to Achieve

Imagery is present in story, but no attempt is made to include other types of figurative language (i.e. similes & metaphors.
Needs Some Work

Imagery is rarely used. No other figurative language is included.




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