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Short Story Rubric 
Narrative Essay
Rubric Code: CXA8X54
By tjenkins1983
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Meets Expectations

4 pts

Developing

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Below Expectations

1 pts

Exposition
1 pts

Meets Expectations

The exposition contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to an implied thesis statement.
exposition includes a clear basis for setting, character development and conflict
Developing

The exposition contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to an implied thesis statement.
exposition somewhat includes a clear basis for setting, character development, and conflict
Needs Improvement

The exposition exposition has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the implied thesis statement/topic.
exposition does not include a clear basis for setting and character development or conflict
Below Expectations

The exposition does not contain an attention-grabbing statements and it does not mention the basis for the story
Thesis Statement
2 pts

Meets Expectations

The thesis/ argument is clearly and concisely represented in the narrative.
Developing

The thesis/ argument is somewhat clearly and concisely represented in the narrative.
Needs Improvement

The thesis/ argument is vaguely represented in the narrative.
Below Expectations

There is no clear thesis/ argument.
Development
2 pts

Meets Expectations

All details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.
Developing

Some details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.
Needs Improvement

Very few details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.
Below Expectations

There were not enough details relating to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution to add to the comprehension of the story.
Resolution
1 pts

Meets Expectations
Developing

The resolution is somewhat effective. It may not summarize the main points (full-circle) or restate the thesis without repeating the exact sentence.

The resolution may not leave the reader with something to think about.
Needs Improvement

The conclusion is somewhat effective. It may not summarize the main points or restate the thesis without repeating the exact statement.
The conclusion does not leave the reader with something to think about.
Below Expectations

There is no clear resolution , the story just ends.
Creativity and Originality
1 pts

Meets Expectations

The concept and presentation of the narrative story is very creative and original.
Developing

The concept and presentation of the narrative story is somewhat creative and original.
Needs Improvement

The narrative story somewhat lacks creativity and originality.
Below Expectations

The narrative story lacks creativity and originality.
Sequencing & Organization
1 pts

Meets Expectations

Details are placed in a chronological order and/or contains a clear sequence of events and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.

Follows the story plot structural format exactly.
Developing

Some details may not be in a chronological r a follow-able order, and this distracts the reader.

However, the story may not be entirely presented in the story plot structural format.
Needs Improvement

Many details are not in a chronological or follow-able order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and/or the story does not exactly follow plot structural format.
Below Expectations

The story does not have a plot structure to follow because there is no climax (conflict) in the story and/or the story plot is unclear. The story does not follow the plot structural format.
Description
2 pts

Use of descriptive words (verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.)
Meets Expectations

The writer is effective is their use of descriptive words. Used many adjectives throughout to make topic seem real and vivid. The essay does a good job of painting a description in the reader's mind.
Developing

The writer uses some descriptive words. Used some adjectives to make topic seem real and vivd. The essay does an okay job of painting a picture in the reader's mind.
Needs Improvement

The writer use very few descriptive words. Needs more adjectives to make topic seem real and vivid. The essay does not paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Below Expectations

The writer did not use any descriptive words. Needs more adjectives to make topic seem real and vivid. The essay does not paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Mechanics
1 pts

(Grammar, Spelling)
Meets Expectations

The writer makes a few or no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Developing

The writer makes some errors in grammar and spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Needs Improvement

The writer makes many errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Below Expectations

The writer is consistently making too many errors in grammar and spelling that causes the reader to be unable to comprehend the content of the paper.
Incorporation of Noun & Prompt
1 pts

Meets Expectations

Abstract noun is firmly connected to the thesis statement. the noun takes the center stage of the argument

Prompt you used is easily recognizable
Developing

Abstract noun is used in the thesis, but the connection is loose.

While the prompt selection isn't immediately noticeable, it gradually becomes clear
Needs Improvement

Abstract noun is mentioned, but has no connection to the thesis

Somewhat references the selected plot
Below Expectations

Abstract noun is not mentioned or alluded to in the essay

Does not represent the selected prompt




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