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Fiction Writing Rubric - Grade 3 
Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric b - Grade 5
This is a good first-time fiction writer's rubric used to assess students.
Rubric Code: D4WWA6
By Karakk1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Realistic Fiction Writing
 

4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Fiction

4

The story contains the four following elements: 1.characters, 2.settings and both 3.problem and 4.solution in the plot that work together, tell a story, and make sense.
3

The story has solid elements of the following: character, setting, and problem only in the plot. The solution element is developing.
2

This story contains two of the following:
1. characters, 2. settings, 3. problem, 4. solution.
1

The story contains: 2-0 of the following:
characters,
setting,
problem,
solution
Story Structure

4

The author clearly had a vision for their story. He/she had a plan for their writing ideas. The story flows from one scene to the next without confusion. The story has a beginning, middle and end.
3

The author's story is well planned. There are some gaps in the plot. The story lacks a beggining, middle or end.
2

The story has some gaps in the plot and/or lacks organization.
1

The story does not have a beginning, middle and end. It has many gaps in the plot scenes.
Ending

4

The ending makes sense and does not come out of nowhere. The reader's key questions are answered.
3

The ending make senses but does not show change in character. Reader still has a few unanswered key questions.
2

The ending doesn't make sense or does not show change in character. Reader still has a several unanswered key questions.
1

The ending comes out of nowhere and/or does not make sense.
Word Choice

4

The writer used a variety of descriptive words (interesting verbs and adverbs) to enhance the vocabulary his/her writing.
3

The writer used a few interesting verbs and adverbs words to enhance the vocabulary his/her writing.
2

The writer used a some interesting verbs and adverbs to enhance the vocabulary his/her writing.
1

The writer did not attempt to use any interesting verbs or adverbs to enhance the vocabulary.
Use of Dialogue

4

Dialogue is used effectively throughout the story. It enhances the piece.
3

Too much dialogue is used in the story in various places.
2

Some dialogue is used in the story in various places, but more could have been used to make the story more interesting.
1

Very little or no dialogue is used in the story.
Show Not Tell

4

Many examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story.
3

Few examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story. Parts may be summarized.
2

Limited examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story. Parts may be summarized.
1

No evidence of descriptive elements to give the reader a good picture of what is happening. More of a summary.
Conventions

4

There are very few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs.
3

There are few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs.
2

There are some punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs.
1

There are many punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs.



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