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Chronicles of Harris Burdick - Short Story Writing - Grade 8 
Short Story Writing - Grade 8
Students will write to enhance the ability to develop character descriptions as well as a story line with a sequence of events, climax, and resolution.
Rubric Code: LC7252
By griecon
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Needs More Work

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Very Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Title

Needs More Work

Story title is not related to the plot.
Satisfactory

Title is mentioned, but not related to the plot.
Very Good

Title is related to the plot in some way.
Excellent

Title is FULLY related to the plot.
Plot

Needs More Work

Either the problem or the solution is missing.
Satisfactory

Story has a problem and solution but is choppy and hard to follow.

Not related to the title.
Very Good

Story has problem and suitable solution that makes sense with the title.
Excellent

Story has problem and suitable solution that is easy to follow and understand and is FULLY related to the title. (>3)
Setting(Picture)

Needs More Work

The picture is not important to the plot.
Satisfactory

The setting is described and at least one - two senses are developed.
Very Good

The setting is fully described and at least three senses are developed. It is related and important to the plot in some way.
Excellent

The setting is fully described using imagery and figurative language. It is an integral part of the plot.
Characters

Needs More Work

Characters have names and one descriptive quality about them.

Important characters missing.
Satisfactory

Characters have names and are physically described.

All characters needed are included.
Very Good

Characters have names, are physically described, and the reader has an idea about their personalities.

All characters needed are included and have a role in the story.
Excellent

Characters have names; are physically described, and personalities shine through; relating to the characters is easy.

All characters needed are included and have an important role in the story.
Conclusion/Resolution/Denoument

Needs More Work

There is no discernable conclusion. Does not end with caption.
Satisfactory

The conclusion leaves the reader unfulfilled. Ends with caption but seems forced.
Very Good

The conclusion wraps up the story well and ends with caption, but leaves the reader with questions.
Excellent

The conclusion ends with the caption and is intriguing. It leaves the reader satisfied.
Conventions

Needs More Work

There are numerous mistakes in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling, that detract from the reading of the story.
Satisfactory

There are few errors and it does not detract from the meaning of the story.
Very Good

There are minimal errors.
Excellent

There are no errors.



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