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Creative Writing: Original Short Story
Creative Writing: Original Short Story
Writing an original short story, with an emphasis on using the elements of writing to convey meaning.
Rubric Code:
R738WW
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lt670103
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Short Story
Strong Understanding
4 pts
Demonstrated Ability
3 pts
Beginning to Achieve
2 pts
Needs Some Work
1 pts
Mechanics
Strong Understanding
Only one or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to read. Typed correctly.
Demonstrated Ability
Almost no spelling or punctuation errors (3-4). Writing is clear and easy to understand, but writing could be improved, by editing. Typed correctly
Beginning to Achieve
A few minor spelling and punctuation errors (5-6). Writing is clear and readable. Few typing errors.
Needs Some Work
Major spelling and punctuation errors (7+). Writing is unclear and hard to read. Did not follow typing requirements.
Plot structure/Conflict
Strong Understanding
Well-developed introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Story is clear and easy to read.
Demonstrated Ability
Writing has a developed plot including an introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves the reader with an understanding of what happens.
Beginning to Achieve
A poorly developed introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves reader questioning and needing more information.
Needs Some Work
No clear beginning or end. Story doesn't really flow or make sense to the reader.
Characterization
Strong Understanding
Point of view stays the same the entire story, uses a variety of ways to reveal the character(s). Shows- not tell.
Demonstrated Ability
Point of view stays the same for the entire story. Uses some different ways to reveal the character(s). Has dialogue.
Beginning to Achieve
Point of view changes a few times throughout the story. Only uses one way to show what the character(s) is/are like. Little dialogue is used.
Needs Some Work
Point of view changes often. Character is not revealed- tell not show. No dialogue is used.
Setting/Theme
Strong Understanding
Setting is clearly established and fits perfectly with plot.
Demonstrated Ability
Setting is established. Theme is clear to the reader.
Beginning to Achieve
Setting is rarely mentioned. Theme may be ambiguous to the reader.
Needs Some Work
Setting is never referred to. Theme is unclear.
Style: Diction/Syntax
Strong Understanding
Vocabulary is well chosen; suitable for audience and purpose. Syntax is varied-exhibits understanding of stylistic choices.
Demonstrated Ability
Vocabulary is suitable for audience & purpose. Syntax is varied.
Beginning to Achieve
Vocabulary is average; at times words are used repeatedly; Syntax is simplistic.
Needs Some Work
Vocabulary is elementary; unsuitable for both audience & purpose. Syntax is simplistic.
Style: Imagery & Fig. Lang.
Strong Understanding
Imagery and figurative language help to place the reader right "into" the story. Superb:)
Demonstrated Ability
Attempts to use sense imagery. Some figurative language included.
Beginning to Achieve
Imagery is present in story, but no attempt is made to include other types of figurative language (i.e. similes & metaphors.
Needs Some Work
Imagery is rarely used. No other figurative language is included.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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