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Alternative Ending - What If Alternative Ending Assignment Rubric Code: R24A662 By mrsgiffin Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing a Different Ending
	Above Expections 5 pts	Expected 4 pts	Less than expected 3 pts	Must Redo 2 pts
Content	Above Expections Climax, falling action, and resolution are creative. Connections to the story are present and clear. The alternate ending has a clear theme connected to the text.	Expected Climax, falling action, and resolution are present and there is vague connection to the story. The alternate ending has a clear theme connected to the text.	Less than expected Climax, falling action and resolution are apparent but undeveloped. The alternate ending has a vague theme connected to the text.	Must Redo No climax, falling action and/or resolution. The alternate ending has no theme.
Organization	Above Expections Paragraphs are well developed and use descriptive language which creates a sense of authenticity to the original story.	Expected Paragraphs use some descriptive language and are properly formed leading reader to the character’s resolution.	Less than expected Paragraphs are formed but undeveloped and leave the reader wondering what happens to the character.	Must Redo Paragraphs and/or sentences are poorly constructed and do not lead to a resolution.
Conventions	Above Expections Spelling and grammar is error free; writing shows well used vocabulary that adds depth to the narrative.	Expected Spelling is error free; grammar has minimal (2-3) errors; vocabulary is at grade level but could be improved.	Less than expected Spelling and grammar contain few errors (4-5); word choice could be improved.	Must Redo Spelling and grammar contain many errors (6+); vocabulary is not indicative of grade and/or class level.
Style	Above Expections Seemless continuation of the story, the writer skillfully used tone, word choice, sentence structure to mimic the style of the original story.	Expected Good continuation of the story, the writer used tone, word choice, sentence structure to mimic the style of the original story.	Less than expected Mediocre continuation of the story, the writer attempted to use tone, word choice, sentence structure to mimic the style of the original story unsuccessfully.	Must Redo No attempt is made to mimic the style of the original story.