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Fantasy Writing Rubric 
Fantasy Genre Study
Rubric Code: F4B856
By sllynn78
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exceeds Standards

4 pts

Meets Grade Standards

3 pts

Approaching Standards

2 pts

Below Grade Standards

1 pts

Use of Dialogue

Exceeds Standards

The student was able to incorporate a vast amount of dialogue throughout his or her writing portion in an effective way. The student understood when to indicate the character that was speaking and knew how to apply the proper use of quotation marks. The student used dialogue to tell the inside and outside story. The student varied dialogue tags throughout the story to show voice.
Meets Grade Standards

The student was able to incorporate a nice amount of dialogue throughout his or her writing portion. The student almost always indicated the character that was speaking and basically knew how to apply the proper use of quotations marks. Showed variation of dialogue tags.
Approaching Standards

The student incorporated some dialogue throughout his or her writing portion. the student would sometimes indicate which character was speaking and had some understanding of how to apply the proper use of quotations.
Below Grade Standards

The student used very little dialogue thought his or her writing portion. the student would rarely indicate which character would be speaking and had little or no understanding of how to apply the proper use of quotations
Setting

Exceeds Standards

The student showed an understanding of the importance of a setting in the story. The student used a vast array of descriptive language so that the reader would be able to help the reader fully visualize the setting with much detail. The importance of the setting, in relation to the plot, was evident. Student understood how to add magical elements to make the setting fit the fantasy genre.
Meets Grade Standards

the student basically showed an understanding of the importance of a setting in the story. the student used a nice amount of descriptive language so that the reader would be able to almost completely visualize the setting with a nice amount of detail
Approaching Standards

The student showed some understanding of the importance of a setting in the story. the student used some descriptive language so that the reader would be able to somewhat visualize the setting with little detail
Below Grade Standards

the student showed little or no understanding of the importance of a setting in the story. the student used little or no descriptive language so the reader would have difficulty with visualizing the setting
Basic story structure

Exceeds Standards

The student showed a clear distinction between a beginning, middle, and end. The student always used transitions and transitional phrases to help their story flow smoothly. The student knew when to begin a new paragraph.
Meets Grade Standards

The student basically showed a distinction between a beginning, middle, and end. The student identified the characters and used a sufficient amount of detail. The student basically understood and incorporated the dimension of good vs. evil and basically had a clear conflict with a resolution as well. The student made clear transitions.
Approaching Standards

The student showed some distinction between a beginning, middle, and end. the student identified and introduced the characters with little detail. The student had some understanding of good vs. evil and partially incorporated that into the story. The student had a hard time creating a clear conflict with a resolution. Little to no clear transitions.
Below Grade Standards

The student showed little or no distinction between a beginning, middle, and end. the student had a hard time identifying and introducing characters and used little or no detail when doing so. The student had little or no understanding of the importance of incorporating good vs. evil. The student did not create a clear conflict and resolution
Fantasy Elements

Exceeds Standards

The student successfully created an unrealistic scene with unrealistic characters as well, yet kept some realistic qualities. The student incorporated unrealistic ideas such as magical elements that appear in fantasy.
Meets Grade Standards

The student basically created an unrealistic scene with many unrealistic characters. The student incorporated some unrealistic ideas such as magic into the story as well as magical creatures.
Approaching Standards

The student somewhat created an unrealistic scene with unrealistic characters. The student incorporated a few unrealistic ideas such as magic into the story as well as some villains. There were many exaggerations and the student did not keep in mind that there should be some realistic qualities in a fantasy.
Below Grade Standards

The student hardly created an unrealistic scene with barely any or no unrealistic characters. The student incorporated little or no unrealistic ideas such as magic into the story. Fantasy elements included confused the reader and remained undeveloped.
character development

Exceeds Standards

The student clearly identified and introduced the main characters with much detail. The student clearly showed the problem, struggles, and motivations of the main character. Had a clear conflict with a resolution that answered all of the readers questions and showed growth/change of character.
Meets Grade Standards

The student identified and introduced the main characters with detail. The student clearly presented the problem, struggles, and motivations of the main character. There was a clear conflict and resolution that answered all the readers questions and showed growth/change in character.
Approaching Standards

The student attempted to identify and introduce the main characters. There was evidence of a problem and at least 1 struggle. Motivation of main character is somewhat clear. Conflict is evident but resolution is unclear or confusing. Minimal change or growth in character at the end.
Below Grade Standards

The student did not introduce the main characters in the beginning. Problem, struggles, and motivations are missing or unclear. Solution to conflict does not make sense. No growth in character shown.
mechanics

Exceeds Standards

The final piece contains no errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
Meets Grade Standards

The final piece contains few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Errors do not interfere with flow of story.
Approaching Standards

The final piece contains some errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Errors interfere with flow of story at times.
Below Grade Standards

The final piece contains many errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Errors make it difficult for the reader to understand story and with story flow.




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