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Grade 3/4 Fiction Writing Rubric 
Fiction Writing Rubric - Grade 3
Rubric Code: F248C3X
By kmoser
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Realistic Fiction Writing
  Not Yet

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Achieving

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Proficient

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Excelling

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Fiction

Not Yet

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

This story contains three of the following:
1. characters, 2. settings, 3. problem, 4. actions and failed attempts, 5. solution.
Proficient

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

The story contains the five following elements: 1.characters, 2.settings 3.problem 4. action and failed attempts and 5.solution in the plot that work together, tell a story, and make sense.
Story Structure

Not Yet

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

The story has some gaps in the plot and/or lacks organization. The story lacks a defined beginning, middle or end.
Proficient

The author's story is well planned. There are some gaps in the plot. Beginning, middle and end are there, may be confusing where.
Excelling

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.
Ending

Not Yet

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

The ending is present but may be confusing. Does not wrap up the story well. Does not contain the 4 elements discussed in class.
Proficient

The ending makes sense but only contains 1 or 2 of the elements discussed in class.
Excelling

The ending makes sense and does not come out of nowhere. It contains all 4 elements discussed in class.
Word Choice

Not Yet

The writer did not attempt to use any interesting adjectives, verbs or adverbs to enhance the vocabulary.
Achieving

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

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

The writer used a variety of descriptive words (interesting adjectives, verbs and adverbs) to enhance the vocabulary his/her writing.
Show Not Tell

Not Yet

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

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.
Proficient

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.
Excelling

Many examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story.
Usage and Mechanics/Editing

Not Yet

There are many punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs. Student made no effort to edit their work.
Achieving

There are some punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. Student did some edits to their work.
Proficient

There are few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. Student demonstrated some ability to edit their work and showed changes in their final copy.
Excelling

There are very few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs. Student actively edited their work and changes were done well in their final copy.



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