Exceeds standards
5 pts
Meets standards
4 pts
Almost Meets standards
3 pts
Fails to meet standards
2 pts
Student uses the main events to advance the plot of the story. Plot has focus.
Evidence that the story is generated from a social issue
Student describes the setting of the story using specific sensory details.
Student provides enough details to develop the character.
Student has developed a conflict that drives the plot of the story.
Resolution Student includes a clear resolution to the story.
Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling