iRubric: Original Short Story rubric

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Original Short Story Rubric Code: S8A3C By gentrynl Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Original Short Story
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Story Beginning	Poor Story does not have a clear introductory beginning. There is no evidence of exposition or rising action.	Fair Story has some beginning elements, however the exposition and rising action are incomplete or confusing.	Good Story has a clearly defined beginning which includes exposition and rising action.
Story Middle	Poor Story does not clearly transition from rising action to a plot climax. There is no evidence that the reader has moved into the middle of the story.	Fair There has been some attempt to move the reader into the middle of the story. Some evidence of continued rising action and a story climax.	Good Middle section of the story is evident and well defined. Story moves from the rising action to a clear plot climax.
Story End	Poor Story ends abruptly with no falling action or resolution to the plot.	Fair There has been some attempt to move the reader through the falling action and to a plot resolution.	Good There is a clear ending to the story. Story has a logical sequence of falling action and a resolution.
Grammar	Poor Story has 10 or more grammar mistakes.	Fair Story has 5 to 10 grammar mistakes	Good Story has less than 5 grammar mistakes