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Creative Writing Christmas Story 
Creative Writing Mystery Short Story
LA class writes a Christmas story.
Rubric Code: M4B66C
By achriste
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Unsatisfactory

3.5 pts

Needs improvement

4 pts

In process

4.5 pts

Good

5 pts

Strong

5.5 pts

Outstanding

6 pts

Ideas

-Focused
Unsatisfactory

The writer is still searching for a main idea or story. It's not there yet.
Needs improvement

The main idea or story is still coming together.
What is this writer trying to say?
In process

It is fairly easy to guess what the main idea is.
Some parts are unclear, however, or the topic is still too big to handle.
Good

The paper is usually clear and focused.
The topic is fairly well defined, but it could be smaller.
Strong

The paper is mostly clear and focused.
The topic is small enough to handle.
Outstanding

The paper is clear and focused.
The topic is small and well defined.
Ideas

-Exciting
-Interesting
Unsatisfactory

There are no engaging or memorable moments.
The reader cannot extract anything meaningful, even by guessing.
Needs improvement

There are no engaging or memorable moments.
Details are sketchy. The reader must guess the writer's meaning.
In process

There are few, if any, engaging moments.
Detail is present, but some of it is too general.
Good

There are some engaging moments.
The writing includes some interesting details. The writer needs to dig a little deeper.
Strong

The message/story has many engaging moments.
The writer has chosen many interesting details.
Outstanding

The message or story is both engaging and memorable.
The writer is selective, consistently sharing unusual, beyond-the-obvious details that are entertaining.
Organization

-Stays on topic
Unsatisfactory

The text is basically a disjointed collection of random thoughts.
Needs improvement

Lack of order frequently leaves the reader feeling lost.
In process

The writer wanders from the main point enough to create some confusion.
Good

The writer does not always focus on the main idea, but this is not distracting or confusing.
Strong

The writer seldom wanders from the main point.
Outstanding

The writer focuses on the main message throughout the paper.
Organization

-Lead
-Conclusion
Unsatisfactory

There is no real lead or conclusion.
Needs improvement

The lead and conclusion are either missing or need a lot or work.
In process

The lead and conclusion are present; one or both need work.
Good

The lead and conclusion are functional, if not original.
Strong

The lead is appealing and the conclusion works.
Outstanding

The lead is strong and compelling, and the conclusion is thoroughly satisfying.
Organization

-Transitions
Unsatisfactory

Transitions are absent. Ideas do not seem connected.
Needs improvement

Transitions are rarely attempted.
In process

Transitions are sometimes present, sometimes not.
Good

Transitions are present, but the writer has to make some connections.
Strong

Transitions adequately connect ideas.
Outstanding

Transitions are smooth, clearly connecting sentences and ideas to create a coherent whole.
Voice

-Dialogue
Unsatisfactory

Dialogue is not in the writing.
Needs improvement

There is little evidence of dialogue in the writing.
In process

Dialogue is only in part of the writing.
Good

Dialogue is present in the writing.
Strong

Dialogue is present throughout the writing.
Outstanding

Dialogue enhances the writing.
Conventions

-Dialogue
Unsatisfactory

There was no dialogue in the writing.
Needs improvement

Dialogue is not written correctly throughout the writing.
In process

There are many errors in dialogue.
Good

The writer is consistently making the same errors in dialogue.
Strong

There are a few errors in dialogue.
Outstanding

Dialogue is written skillfully.
Conventions

-Other
Unsatisfactory

Serious, frequent errors make this text hard to read, even with effort and patience.
Needs improvement

The number of errors makes reading a chore.
In process

Distracting errors begin to slow the reader, although the message remains relatively clear.
Good

Errors are noticeable but do not impair meaning or slow a reader's pace.
Strong

A few errors are noticeable if the reader hunts for them. None affect clarity.
Outstanding

The text contains few or no errors. Their impact is insignificant.



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