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Impactful Event 
Facing a Fear
Write in story form about a key life event that had impact on you.
Rubric Code: B82WC8
By NancyCook
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Impactful Event
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Style points

Poor

No obvious intentional use of variety in sentence length, beginnings, or subjects.
Fair

Clearly used short sentences for impact but not frequently enough. Some sentences seem to be saying the same thing.
Good

Sentences begin in a variety of ways. Both passive and active sentences used. Effective use of long and short sentences. Strong verbs are used over linking verbs.
Specific details, imagery

Poor

Very few details or very simple, unhelpful details.
Fair

Some details, not always very specific, that clearly tell about what is being described. Some details of characters
Good

Many specific details that show well what they are describing. Causes reader to picture scene and characters. Use of sensory words.
Ideas/Impact

Poor

No connection to how you were impacted
Fair

Idea of impact mentioned awkwardly or overtly at the beginning.
Good

Creative, original way of conveying being impacted. Writer employs a shift to direct voice to comment on what influence this story has had on them.
Conventions

Poor

Many errors distract the reader from the story
Fair

Several errors need to be corrected, including formatting, paragraphing, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar.
Good

Writer shows knowledge of correctness, leaving few errors. Paragraphs consciously create breaks in time.
Show vs Tell

Poor

The story is being told and is not engaging to read
Fair

The story is shown in scenes to some degree
Good

The story is shown in lively scenes audience can picture; characters are realistic; setting is easy to envision. Action verbs replace linking verbs when possible. The work is loaded with specific details.
Tense

Poor

Writer switches tenses too often
Fair

The writer stays for the most part in past tense
Good

Writer uses past tense (or expert use of present) consistently.
Unique Title

Poor

The story has an original title that draws in the reader and fits the story perfectly
Fair

The writer has an original title, but it is general or not inviting
Good

The writer is missing a title or uses Impactful Event
Characters

Poor

Characters are mentioned by name only; no attempt has been made to show them.
Fair

An attempt has been made to describe at least one character in the story
Good

The writer shows physical details of several characters to bring them to life in a way that enhances the story. Dialogue and action show other qualities of characters.
Setting

Poor

No effort has been made to create a setting in the story
Fair

Effort has been made to describe a setting, but it lacks detail.
Good

The writer creates at least two vivid settings where readers can envision the story taking place
Dialogue/Format

Poor

No dialogue is shown, or not attempt has been made to format dialogue correctly
Fair

Effort has been made to have characters speak to each other, but it doesn't help the story. Formatting is full of errors
Good

Lively dialogue enhances the story and brings characters to life. Writer show understanding of how to correctly format it.




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