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Fictional Writing Rubric 
Fictional Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: G3AC44
By lloydj
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Outstanding

8 pts

Excellent

7 pts

Average

6 pts

Below Average

5 pts

No Evidence

4 pts

Character Development

Outstanding

The author created characters will both internal and external traits. The traits are evident in the authors writing. The characters have struggles and/or motivations.
Excellent

The author created characters with limited internal and external traits. The traits are somewhat evident in the authors writing. The characters have struggles and/or motivations.
Average

The author created characters with struggles/motivations. There is little or no evidence of internal and external traits.
Below Average

The author created characters but these characters lack purpose and many are added whimsically.
No Evidence

The author did not fully develop his/her characters.
Story Structure

Outstanding

The author's plot mountain planning is visible in his/her writing. The story flows from one scene to the next without confusion. The story has a beginning, middle and end.
Excellent

The story has few gaps in the plot or lacks organization. Story structure is evident and the gaps have little effect on the overall story.
Average

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

The story attempts to show plot with a beginning and parts of a middle but it has huge gaps missing after.
No Evidence

The story does not have a beginning, middle and end. It has many gaps in the plot scenes.
Show Don't Tell

Outstanding

The author writes with details where they enhance the overall plot of the story. Very little useless information is given. Sensory details are used throughout the story.
Excellent

The author has many useful details which enhance the story plot, characters or creativity level. Some sensory details are used to enhance the story.
Average

The author has some details which enhance the story plot, characters or creativity level. Few sensory details are used.
Below Average

The author has some details which enhance the story plot, characters or creativity level but these details are random and not effective. No sensory details are used.
No Evidence

The authors story is written as a summary. The writing is missing the details needed to show elaboration.
Leads

Outstanding

The lead draws the reader in using action, dialogue or setting.
Excellent

The writing has a lead with setting and some action but lacks purposeful dialogue that would effectively draw the reader in.
Average

The writing has a lead with setting and some action but lacks dialogue that would effectively draw the reader in.
Below Average

The writing has one lead with setting, action or dialogue but does not effectively draw the reader in.
No Evidence

The writing has no lead.
Mechanics

Outstanding

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar or capitalization.
Excellent

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors.
Average

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling and capitalization.
Below Average

Consistent errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling or capitalization.
No Evidence

Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and capitalization.
Language

Outstanding

The student writes in a way that is considerate of the reader. The piece is clear and comprehensible. Evidence of advanced language is used.
Excellent

The student writes in a way that is considerate of the reader. The piece is mostly clear leaving few questions to the reader. Evidence of advanced language is used.
Average

The student tried to be clear and comprehensible. No advanced language was used in the piece.
Below Average

Writing is often unclear.
No Evidence

Writing is unclear and not understandable.




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