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High School Short Story
High School Short Story
Rubric Code:
RAA958
By
tvarnum
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Creative - short story
Excellent
100 % of points
(N/A)
Good
75 % of points
(N/A)
Fair
50 % of points
(N/A)
Poor
0 points
(N/A)
Characterization
20 points
Excellent
The characters are clearly portrayed using direct and indirect characterization. At least one character shows change/growth.
Good
The character is basically developed in some way. The character is somewhat realistic, but inconsistent. Traits are somewhat developed.
Fair
The character is flat without much developement.
Poor
There is no character development.
Plot
20 points
Excellent
The story is extremely developed and thorough and flows smoothly with a purposeful narration.
Good
The story is very developed and thorough without being verbose. The characters are somewhat developed.
Fair
The story is somewhat developed or rambling and verbose. There is some development of the characters.
Poor
The story is undeveloped or extremely verbose.
Setting/Description & Imagery
20 points
Excellent
Use of setting is clear.
Specific sensory details/stage directions are used.
Good
Use of setting is somewhat clear; some sensory details/stage directions used.
Fair
Use of setting is unclear, it is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story; not many sensory details used.
Poor
No use of setting is present in the short story. It is clearly undetermined; no sensory details are used.
Mechanics/ Length
30 points
Excellent
Submission is typed and is 3 or more pages, double-spaced in 12-point, Times New Roman font. Unique title is present. Only one or two errors in grammar and mechanics.
Good
Submission is typed and is 2 or more pages, double-spaced in 12-point, Times New Roman font. Title is present, but may not be unique. Some errors in grammar and mechanics.
Fair
Submission neatly written, but is less than 2 pages. No title. Many errors in grammar and mechanics.
Poor
Sloppy hand-written copy; without a title and is not more than 1 page. A vast amount of errors in grammar and mechanics.
Required Elements
10 points
Excellent
All required elements are all addressed in a clear and creative way.
Good
Most required elements are addressed in a clear and creative way.
Fair
Some required elements are addressed in a clear and creative way.
Poor
Few required elements are addressed in a clear and creative way.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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