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Writing a Short Story 
Writing a Short Story
Rubric Code: L8C8CC
By imasse
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
Students will write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
  Excellent

Exceeds standards

4 pts

Good

Meets standards

3 pts

Fair

Almost Meets standards

2 pts

Poor

Fails to meet standards

1 pts

Point of View

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

The point-of-view is clearly defined and withheld throughout. The student uses narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Good

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

The point-of-view is defined but not consistantly withheld. The student uses narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story.
Poor

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

Student makes careful use of character traits in order to show development and depth
Excellent

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Good

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting.
Fair

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Poor

Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth.
Resolution of conflict

Resolution
Student includes a clear resolution to the story.
Excellent

The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Good

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict.
Fair

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Poor

The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Plot diagram

Rising action plot diagram to guide brainstorming and prewriting process.
Excellent

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. The setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action all correspond to the short story.
Good

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. One of the following is not filled in :setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action
Fair

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. Two of the following are not filled in :setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action
Poor

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. Three or more of the following are not filled in :setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action
Setting

The
Excellent

Student uses setting purposefully in order to enhance meaning throughout the story.
Good
Fair
Poor



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