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Class Short Story (Creative Writing)
Class Short Story (Creative Writing)
Students will write a short story in first person based on class outline and discussion.
Rubric Code:
AA6WBW
By
lhardin
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Creative - short story
Excellent
25 pts
Good
20 pts
Fair
15 pts
Poor
10 pts
Characterization
Excellent
The main character(s) is/are realistic and developed. The reader can easily picture the character(s) as a real person.<BR>
The protagonist and antagonist are recognizable and realistic
Good
The character(s) is/are realistic, but inconsistently so. Traits are somewhat developed, or character does things against his/her personality with no explanation. Unclear protagonist and antagonist
Fair
The character is barely developed, with traits simply listed or actions/words not giving any insight into his/her personality. Lacks clear protagonist or antagonist.
Poor
There is no character development. Character is completely flat.
Plot
Excellent
The story is extremely developed and thorough without being wordy. The conflict is explored;all events are clear (rising action, climax, and some type of resolution).
Good
The story is developed, but needs just a little more. The conflict is somewhat explored; plot is missing a major component (rising action, climax, or resolution).
Fair
The story is somewhat developed or rambling OR not detailed enough to follow. Story is missing a conflict.
Poor
The story is undeveloped or very poorly worded.
Setting
Excellent
Setting is described vividly and correlates with the storyline.<BR>
Reader is able to distinguish when a change of setting has occurred.
Good
Setting is clear, but not described well enough for the reader to fully picture.
Fair
It is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story, or the reader is merely told what the setting is.
Poor
Setting is a complete mystery (and not purposefully so). No details are given to help the reader place where the action is happening.
Point of View
Excellent
Use of first person easily detected by the reader and does not needlessly shift.
Good
Chosen narrator is somewhat ineffective; story may have been stronger if told in different POV, or there are unexplained shifts in POV.
Fair
POV is clearly inappropriate for the story, or POV shifts multiple times without explanation.
Poor
Narration is ineffective; reader cannot connect with the story line through the details given by the narrator.
Problems/complications
Excellent
Short story has a clear problem, complication, and resolution. Story spends time describing each part of the story.
Good
Short story has a problem with limited complications. The resolution is not clear.
Fair
Short story has a problem with no complications. the resolution is unclear
Poor
The problem in the short story is unclear with little or no complications.
Dialogue
Excellent
The use of dialogue is formatted correctly. The dialogue is easy to follow and moves the story forward.
Good
There is some use of dialogue that is formatted correctly. There are gaps in the conversation.
Fair
There is little use of dialogue. When it is used, it is formatted incorrectly.
Poor
There is no use of dialogue in the story.
Formatting
Excellent
20 pts
Missing Something
15 pts
Needs Works
10 pts
Not followed
0 pts
Nuts and Bolts
Excellent
Short story is typed using Times New Roman and 12 font.
Missing Something
Short story is typed with some component missing or incorrect (format, heading, info on title page).
Needs Works
Short story is typed but missing some component.
Not followed
Short story is typed without regard to format given.
Conferencing
Excellent
Story adds to the overall style and information presented in narration. Character enhances the story line for the reader. No contradictions were present from the class story.
Missing Something
Clear participation in conferencing to enhance class story as well as no contradictions from the class story.
Needs Works
Little participation in conferencing and story makes little contribution to class story.
Not followed
No participation in conferencing and story makes little effort to be part of class story.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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