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High School Short Story
High School Short Story
Rubric for short story
Rubric Code:
P24W3B8
By
dathomas
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Creative - short story
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Characterization
Excellent
The main character is clearly developed and effectively described using indirect and direct characterization techniques. The character's motivations and goals can be clearly defined. Secondary characters are used effectively. There is a clear and rewarding character arc.
Good
The character is mostly developed, may be some inconsistencies. Uses some indirect and direct characterization. The character's motivations and goals may be somewhat defined. Secondary characters are used somewhat effectively. There is a somewhat clear character arc.
Fair
The character shows some development but may be inconsistent. The character's motivations and goals are undefined and/or inconsistent. Secondary characters are present but may be underdeveloped and/or not used effectively. The character arc may be missing or difficult to determine.
Poor
The character lacks development and motivations and goals are unclear or inconsistent. There is limited to no character arc.
Plot and Resolution
Excellent
The story is extremely developed and thorough. There is a clear plot and structure to the story. The plot builds to a natural and effective resolution that is deserved.
Good
The story is very developed and thorough. There is evidence of a plot to the story. The plot builds to a somewhat natural and deserving resolution.
Fair
The story is somewhat developed but may be inconsistent in areas. There is some evidence of plot. The plot may not build to a natural resolution or the resolution may be undeserved.
Poor
The story is undeveloped and the plot is inconsistent. Little to no evidence of a plot. The plot does not build to a natural resolution.
Setting/Description & Imagery
Excellent
Use of setting is clear and vividly described.
Specific sensory details are used to bring the reader into the setting.
Good
Use of setting is somewhat clear; some sensory details used.
Fair
Use of setting is unclear, it is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story; not many sensory details used.
Poor
No use of setting is present in the short story. It is clearly undetermined; no sensory details are used.
Mechanics/ Length
Excellent
Short story is typed and is 2000 or more words, double-spaced in 12-point font. Unique title is present. Only minor errors in grammar and mechanics that don't distract from the story.
Good
Short story is typed and is 2 or more pages, double-spaced in 12-point font. Title is present, but may not be unique. Only minor errors in grammar and mechanics that do not distract from the story.
Fair
Short story is typed but is below minimum word count. No title. Many errors in grammar and mechanics that may distract from the story.
Poor
Short story is typed; without a title and is way below word count minimum. Significant errors in grammar and mechanics that distract from the story.
Narrative Voice
Excellent
Point of view is clear, use of first person, third person limited and omniscient easily detected by the reader. Changes point of view for reader interest (if possible).
Good
Point of view somewhat clear, shift between first and third not always easy to identify for reader. Little use of change, but is identifiable.
Fair
Point of view is unclear at times, shifts in dialogue (first or third) hard for reader to detect. Reader struggles to identify point of view.
Poor
Point of view is not clear. Reader is unable to identify point of view at all in piece.
Rhetorical Devices
Excellent
Creative writing techniques such as figurative language, strong diction, imagery, and sensory details are present and are executed in a high-level, sophisticated manner. Dialogue is used effectively throughout.
Good
Creative writing techniques such as figurative language, strong diction, imagery, and sensory details are present and are executed in an appropriate manner for student's grade level. Dialogue is used effectively.
Fair
Little use of creative writing techniques are employed and writing may be underdeveloped. Some dialogue but may not be effective use.
Poor
No evidence of creative writing techniques.Little to no dialogue is used.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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