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Short Story 
Short Story Writing - Grade 9
Students will write to enhance the ability to develop character descriptions (characterization) as well as a plot with a clear problem/conflict, climax, and resolution.
Rubric Code: Q26W3W
By kerry_hoke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs More Work

4 pts

Satisfactory

6 pts

Very Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Title

Did you give your story an apt title?
Needs More Work

Story has a title but it is either not related to the main idea of the story or it is not interesting.
Satisfactory

Title is interesting.
Very Good

Title is creative and catchy.
Excellent

Title is creative, catchy and very interesting
Plot

Are elements of plot present and well-developed (conflict, climax, resolution)?
Needs More Work

The problem and/or climax and/or resolution are unclear or missing.
Satisfactory

Story has a problem and solution, but the problem never reaches a climax. Or the story has a problem and a climax but does not resolve.
Very Good

Story has a problem/conflict, a cimax, and an acceptable resolution.
Excellent

Story has at least one well-defined problem/conflict, a climax, and an engaging and agreeable resolution.
Setting

Is setting believable based on characters and plot?
Needs More Work

The setting is hardly mentioned.
Satisfactory

The setting is minimally described and doesn't enhance the plot or create a believalbe basis for the characters.
Very Good

The setting is adequately described but either does not create a basis for the characters or does not enhance the plot.
Excellent

The setting is fully described, creates a believable basis for the story's characters, and enhances the plot.
Characters

Do we get to know them well as individuals?
Needs More Work

Characters have names and are physically described.
Satisfactory

Characters have names, a physical description, and one defined trait.
Very Good

Characters have names and physical descriptions. The writer also makes an attempt to show the characters' personalities through dialogue and action.
Excellent

Characters have names and physical described. The writer also successfully shows characters' personalities through dialogue and action.
Conventions

Did you proofread for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization errors?
Needs More Work

Writing exhibits a failure to proofread or edit through numerous errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, which detract from the meaning of the story.
Satisfactory

Writing exhibits numerous errors, but they do not detract from the meaning of the story.
Very Good

Writing exhibits several minor errors.
Excellent

Writing exhibits careful editing/proofreading with few to no errors.
Story Plans

Did you include evidence of pre-planning?
Needs More Work

Writer shows little evidence of planning, thought, or detail.
Satisfactory

Writer shows some evidence of planning but lacks thought and detail.
Very Good

Writer shows evidence of planning through his/her character sketches, plot summaries, and setting description.
Excellent

Writer shows evidence of careful planning and thought through his/her character sketches, plot summaries, and setting description.
Formatting

Is story typed in Times New Roman 10-12 pt. font with 1" margins?
Is story double-spaced?
Does story include title page with word count in bottom lefthand corner?
Are all drafts attached?
Needs More Work

Missing three or more elements
Satisfactory

Missing two elements
Very Good

Missing one element
Excellent

All required elements are present




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