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iRubric: Short Story Writing Rubric

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Short Story Writing Rubric Rubric Code: D47B5X By drydykkr23 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Short Story Writing Rubric Enter rubric description
	Experimenting 6 pts	Emerging 7 pts	Developing 8 pts	Effective 9 pts	Strong 10 pts
Ideas the meaning and development of the message	Experimenting - Searching for a topic - Limited information - Vague details - Random thoughts	Emerging - Hints at topic - Reader left with many unanswered questions - Sporadic details - Glimmer of main point	Developing - General topic defined - Reasonably clear ideas - Details present but not precise - Shows some specifics	Effective - Topic fairly narrowed - New ways of thinking about topic attempted - Credible details with some support - Writer understands topic	Strong - Narrow and manageable topic - Clear, focused, and answers readers' questions - Relevant, accurate details - Shows insight into topic
Word Choice the specific vocabulary the writer sues to convey meaning	Experimenting - Vocabulary is limited - Simple words used incorrectly - No figurative language - Words do not convey meaning	Emerging - Generally correct words; no spice - Language is functional - Attempts interesting words - Words convey general meaning	Developing - Some active verbs and precise nouns - A moment or two of sparkle - Experiments with figurative language - Words begin to enhance meaning	Effective - Effective and creative verbs and nouns - Wording mostly correct - Figurative language is effective - Words and phrases work well	Strong - Powerful and engaging words - Wording is accurate and precise - Artful use of figurative language - Words / language create meaningful pictures