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Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric 
Rubric Code: J52A85
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Poor

10 pts

Fair

15 pts

Good

20 pts

Character Development

Poor

The author did not fully develop his/her character.
Fair

The author tried to create characters with struggles/
motivations.There is little or no evidence of internal and external traits.
Good

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.
Story Structure

Poor

The story does not have a beginning, middle and end. It has many gaps in the plot scenes.
Fair

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

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.
Show Don't Tell

Poor

The authors story is written as a summary. The writing is missing the important details. What the character is doing or feeling.
Fair

The author has some details showing what the character is doing or feeling.
Good

The author writes with details where they are describing the actions of the main character.
Leads

Poor

The writing has no lead.
Fair

The writing has a lead with action, dialogue or setting but does not effectively draw the reader in.
Good

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

Poor

The ending comes out of nowhere and/or does not make sense.
Fair

The ending doesn't make sense or does not show change in character. Reader still has a few unanswered key questions.
Good

The ending shows evidence that the character has changed. The ending makes sense and does not come out of nowhere. The reader's key questions are answered.




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