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Writing a Short Story
Writing a Short Story
Students write a narrative that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the literary elements of the short story.
Rubric Code:
Q89WWA
By
donnacopp
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Writing a Short Story
Exceeding
7 pts
Mastering
Mastering standards
6 pts
Developing
Developing standards
5 pts
Emerging
Emerging standards
4 pts
Exposition/Introduction
Exceeding
Exposition is well developed and provides detailed background information about the character(s) and/or setting. The introduction robustly grasps the reader's interest.
Mastering
Exposition is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the introduction grasps the reader's interest.
Developing
Exposition provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The introduction provokes some interest in the reader.
Emerging
Exposition provides very little background information about the character(s) or setting. The introduction provokes little interest in the reader.
Plot
Exceeding
Plot is clearly depicted in the writing. Story is developed around key events that lead to a climax before resolution. Plot has a clear and logical focus.
Mastering
Plot is depicted in the writing.Story is developed around events that lead to a climax before resolution. Plot has a clear focus.
Developing
Plot is depicted in the writing. Story is somewhat developed around a few events leading to climax and resolution. Plot has a focus.
Emerging
Plot is unfocused, vague or unclear. It is difficult to identify key events that lead to a climax and/or resolution.
Point of View
Exceeding
The point-of-view is clearly defined. The student uses the narration to strongly develop characters and themes in the story.
Mastering
The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to fully develop characters and themes in the story.
Developing
The point-of-view is generally defined. The student uses narration to partially develop characters or themes in the story.
Emerging
The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student does not use the narration to develop characters or themes in the story.
Characterization
Exceeding
Student uses descriptive details to robustly develop the character(s).
Characters are interesting with considerable depth.
Mastering
Student uses descriptive details to fully develop the character(s).
Characters are interesting and have some depth.
Developing
Student uses some description to develop the character(s) that are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Emerging
Student does not use descriptive details to develop the character(s).
Characters lack depth.
Conflict
Exceeding
The story depicts a clear conflict.
Mastering
The story depicts a conflict.
Developing
The story depicts a somewhat vague conflict.
Emerging
The story does not depict a conflict.
Vocabulary/Word choice
Exceeding
Effective and engaging word choice. Includes figurative language and/or rich, vivid imagery.
Mastering
Effective, purposeful vocabulary; varied word choice makes writing interesting.
Developing
Demonstrates some use of varied vocabulary; some language may be vague, flat, or cliched.
Emerging
Rudimentary, careless or inaccurate word choice; use of language may obscure meaning.
Evidence of Proofreading
Exceeding
Significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few or no mechanical errors. Consistent use of verb tense and agreement between parts of speech.
Mastering
Clear evidence of proofreading. Story contains relatively few mechanical errors. Fairly consistent use of verb tense and agreement between parts of speech.
Developing
Some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some mechanical errors. Inconsistent use of verb tense and/or agreement between parts of speech.
Emerging
Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many mechanical errors. Frequent verb tense shifts. Parts of speech lack agreement.
Keywords:
short story
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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