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Creative Writing Scary Story 
Creative Writing Short Story
Students will create their own fictional story using story elements.
Rubric Code: C24AC8X
By rcholowinski
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

Exceeds standards & expectaions

20 pts

Good

Meets standards & expectations

18 pts

Fair

Approaching standards & expectations

15 pts

Poor

Does not meet standards & expectations

13 pts

Conventions

Spelling, punctuation, correct grammar, syntax, and sentence structures. Appropriate formation of story.
Excellent

There are very little or no punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors.
Good

There are few punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors.
Fair

There are some punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors.
Poor

There are many punctuations, spelling, and/or grammar errors.
Character Development

Character details, development, & descriptions. Characters depth, personality, & motivations
Excellent

The character is clearly developed. Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Good

The character is somewhat developed, but there are inconsistencies. Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Fair

The character is barely developed. Details are either lacking or inconsistent. Little descriptive detail is used and characters are superficial.
Poor

There is no character development. Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth.
Hook/Exposition

Story set-up, establishing setting & tone at the beginning of the story.
Excellent

Exposition is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.
Good

Provides an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook somewhat grasps the reader's interest.
Fair

Provides a small amount of exposition & background about the characters & setting, but not enough. The hook is not very attention-grabbing.
Poor

Fails to provide an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting or a hook to grasp the reader's interest. (5 points)
Plot & Throughline

Clear conflict & resolution. Clear beginning, middle & end. Story makes sense & is consistant throughout.
Excellent

Conflict is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around the conflict.
The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Beginning, middle, and end are clearly developed.
Good

Conflict is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around the conflict.
The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Some aspects of beginning, middle, and/or end are not as developed as they could be.
Fair

Conflict is barely developed and/or unclear.
The resolution to conflict is rushed or does not necessarily fit the story around it.
Many aspects of the beginning, middle, and/or end are missing.
Poor

Conflict is vague or unclear. The story fails to adequately integrate the conflict.
Beginning, middle, and end are either unclear or inconsistent.
The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Creativity

Original ideas based off of prompts. Well thought-out and shows evidence of thinking
Excellent

Writing shows evidence of student's thinking and creativity. The story is new and original and well thought out.
Good

Writing shows some evidence of student's thinking and creativity. Most story events are new and original.
Fair

Writing shows little evidence of student's thinking and creativity. Few story events are new and original.
Poor

Student fails to meet minimum unit objectives



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