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Suspense & Adventure Short Story using literary devices
Horror & Suspense Short Story Creative Writing
Students will create their own mystery/suspense short story based on the beginning chapter they were provided with. They will incorporate literary devices such as metaphors, similes and descriptive language
Rubric Code:
GXWC88W
By
Flossypetal
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Suspense/Adventure Story Rubric
Excellent
2.5 pts
Good
2 pts
Fair
1 pts
Needs Improvement
0.5 pts
Literary devices
Excellent
Story includes at least 1 metaphor, 1 simile and plenty of descriptive language
used effectively.
Story follows the writing style of the provided chapter very well.
Good
Story includes at least 1 metaphor, 1 simile and adequate descriptive language;
most of which are used effectively.
Story adequately follows the writing style of the provided chapter.
Fair
Story includes at least 1 metaphor, 1 simile and limited descriptive language
but it is not used effectively and/or not very descriptive.
Student has made some attempt to follow the writing style of the provided chapter but tempt to fluctuates between the book's writing style and own style.
Needs Improvement
No metaphors or similies were included.
Student adheres to own writing style.
Plot/structure
Excellent
Story follows correct narrative structure (Beginning, middle end). Story has at least one well defined problem/conflict, a climax and an engaging ending.
Good
Story follows correct narrative structure.
Story has a problem/conflict, a climax, and an acceptable resolution.
Fair
Story has some structural faults.
Story has a problem and solution, but it is not fully developed.
Needs Improvement
Narrative is difficult to follow and lacks structure. The conflict and/or resolution is not present.
Creativity
Excellent
Story is interesting and engaging to read. It includes dialogue and plenty of details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a successful suspense/adventure narrative that is age appropriate.
Good
Story includes dialogue and some details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a suspense/adventure narrative that is age appropriate.
Fair
Story includes dialogue and very little details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a suspense/adventure narrative that is age appropriate.
Needs Improvement
Story is told with very little or no details (literary devices) that give the reader images in the mind while reading the story. Story may be a suspense/adventure narrative that is not age appropriate.
Grammar/Mechanics
Excellent
There are very little or no puctuation,spelling and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs. The story is at least 1 page long.
Good
There are some punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is at least 1 page long.
Fair
There are many punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story may not be 1 page long.
Needs Improvement
The story is filled with punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs. The story may not be one page long.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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