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6th grade Short Story
6th grade Short Story
Writing a short story
Rubric Code:
J222A68
By
ktheodor1112
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Short Story
Excellent
13 pts
Good
11 pts
Basics
9 pts
Needs Some Work
7 pts
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
3 pts
Excellent
Only one or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to read. Typed correctly.
Good
Almost no spelling or punctuation errors (3-4). Writing is clear and easy to understand, but writing could be improved, by editing. Typed correctly
Basics
A few minor spelling and punctuation errors (5-6). Writing is clear and readable. Few typing errors.
Needs Some Work
Major spelling and punctuation errors (7+). Writing is unclear and hard to read. Did not follow typing requirements.
Setting
3 pts
Excellent
Well-developed setting with a clear sense of where the action unfolds. Sophisticated vocabulary used to describe it. The setting plays a part in the conflict or the characterization.
Good
The setting has been satisfactorily developed. The reader can imagine where the story takes place, but has to fill in the details.
Basics
The setting has been mentioned, but it is not described. Leaves reader having to ask questions about where this is happening.
Needs Some Work
No sense of setting in the story. If mentioned at all, it may be the name of a place that appears random., i.e. unrelated to the events or characters of the story.
Conflict
4 pts
Excellent
There is a well-developed, interesting conflict that extends throughout the story and is resolved in the end. The plot of the story is cleverly developed.
Good
There is a developed conflict throughout the story. The conflict is resolved in the end. The plot can be followed easily.
Basics
A poorly developed conflict is in this story. The conflict is loosely resolved. Leaves reader needing more information.
Needs Some Work
There is no clear conflict in this story or resolution of a conflict. No clear beginning or end. Story doesn't really flow or make sense to the reader.
Characterization
4 pts
Excellent
Point of view stays the same the entire story, uses a variety of ways to reveal the character. Uses dialogue.
Good
Point of view stays the same for the entire story. Uses some different ways to reveal the character. Has dialogue.
Basics
Point of view changes a few times throughout the story. Only uses one way to show what the character is like. Little dialogue is used.
Needs Some Work
Point of view changes often. Character is not revealed- tell not show. No dialogue is used.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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