iRubric: Short Story Writing: High School rubric

Presents introduction successfully so that the reader's attention is grabbed in a way that entices the reader & smoothly leads to the beginning of the story.

Presents introduction somewhat successfully so that the reader's attention is grabbed in a way that entices the reader, but does not smoothly lead to the beginning of the story.

Presents introduction reasonably well so that the reader's attention is grabbed, but the introduction does not tie in very well to the theme of the story.

Presents introduction unsuccessfully, does not grab the reader's attention or smoothly lead to the beginning of the story.

Successfully goes in-depth with description; clearly covers all aspects of character.

Goes in-depth with description; covers all aspects of character although there may be times where the reader does not understand the character's motives or demeanor.

Includes some description; covers some aspects of character but leaves huge holes in developing a clear and understandable character.

Does not go in-depth with description; does not cover any aspects of character.

There are little, if any, errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling.

There are few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

There are some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

There are many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.