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Short Story About a Journey to the Center of the Earth
Short Story About a Journey to the Center of the Earth
Write a short story describing what would happen if you really could travel to the center of the Earth. Include some explanation of how you are able to withstand the blistering temperatures and why you are on this journey. Most of the story should consist of describing what you see and feel as you travel from the Earth's crust to the inner core. Describe the composition, texture, appearance, temperature, and other characteristics of each layer.
Rubric Code:
JX4C368
By
yljones8
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Story Rubric
Excellent
95 pts
Good
85 pts
Fair
75 pts
Needs Improvement
65 pts
Characterization
Excellent
The character(s) is/are clearly developed with descriptions of each character.
Good
The character(s) is/are clearly developed with descriptions of each character, but sometimes does not make sense in the story.
Fair
The character(s) is/are somewhat developed, but sometimes does not make sense in the story.
Needs Improvement
The character(s) is/are barely developed.
Setting/Point of View
Excellent
Use of setting is clear.<BR>
Reader is able to distinguish when a change of setting is present or has occurred. Point of view is clear, use of first person, or third person is easily detected by the reader.
Good
Use of setting is somewhat clear, at times is difficult for reader to clearly identify setting. Point of view somewhat clear, and use of first or third person is hard to identify.
Fair
Use of setting is unclear, it is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story. Point of view is unclear at times, shifts in dialogue (first or third) hard for reader to detect.
Needs Improvement
No use of setting is present in the short story. It is clearly undetermined. Point of view is not clear. Reader is unable to identify point of view at all in piece.
Plot
Excellent
Story has several well defined problems/conflicts, a climax and an engaging ending.
Good
Story has a problem/conflict, a climax, and an acceptable resolution.
Fair
Story has a problem and solution, but the problem never reaches a climax. Or the story has a problem and a climax but it not fully developed.
Needs Improvement
The problem and/or climax and/or resolution is not present.
Acuracy
Excellent
Details on all of the Earth's layers (thickness, temperature, etc.) must be correct.
Good
Most details on the Earth's layers are correct.
Fair
Some details on the Earth's layers are correct.
Needs Improvement
Few details are correct.
Creativity
Excellent
Story includes dialogue and plenty of details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story.
Good
Story includes dialogue and some details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story.
Fair
Story includes dialogue and very little details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story.
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.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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