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Who done it? Short Story Rubric 
Short Story Rubric
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
Rubric Code: K9CB23
By nveach0723
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent :D

4 pts

Proficient :)

3 pts

Minimal :/

2 pts

Insufficient :`(

1 pts

Hook/exposition
4 pts

Student uses a hook or thorough exposition to grasp the reader's interest.
Excellent :D

Exposition is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.
Proficient :)

Exposition is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting.
Minimal :/

Provides an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook somewhat grasps the reader's interest.
Insufficient :`(

Fails to provide an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting or a hook to grasp the reader's interest.
Plot
4 pts

Student uses the main events to advance the plot of the story. Plot focuses on the main character(s) trying to reach a certain goal/resolve a certain conflict.
Excellent :D

Plot is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax. Plot focuses on the main character(s) trying to reach a certain goal/resolve a certain conflict.
Proficient :)

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax. Plot focuses on something.
Minimal :/

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around a few key events that lead to a climax. Plot mentions something about the character(s)' conflict.
Insufficient :`(

Plot is vague or unclear. The story fails to include key events that lead to a climax. Plot fails to include something the character's journey.
Resolution
4 pts

Student includes a clear resolution to the story.
Excellent :D

The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Proficient :)

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict.
Minimal :/

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Insufficient :`(

The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Point of View
4 pts

The narrator tells the story from the appropriate point-of-view.
Excellent :D

The point-of-view is clearly defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Proficient :)

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Minimal :/

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story.
Insufficient :`(

The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student fails to use the narration to develop characters and themes in the story.
Characterization
4 pts

Student provides enough details to develop the characters present in the story.
Excellent :D

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Proficient :)

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are sometimes interesting and sometimes have depth.
Minimal :/

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting.
Insufficient :`(

Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth and interest.
Use of Historical context
4 pts

Students should use the 1920's slang as well as information taught during History to make the story as accurate as possible
Excellent :D

Student successfully incorporates the slang and use accurate historical facts and references
Proficient :)

Student incorporates the slang and uses some accurate historical facts and references
Minimal :/

Student incorporates some the slang and uses minimal accurate historical facts and references
Insufficient :`(

Student unsuccessfully incorporates the slang and does not use accurate historical facts and references
Evidence of Proofreading
4 pts

Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Excellent :D

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Proficient :)

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Minimal :/

Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Insufficient :`(

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.



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