iRubric: Mystery Narrative Story Writing-6th Grade rubric

Contains rich and descriptive characters, setting is dark and mysterious, plot is clear, concise, and correct. The problem or crime is written in sequential order with well hidden clues throughout the story. The solution is exciting or surprising.

Is missing one element from the following: Contains rich and descriptive characters, setting is dark and mysterious, plot is clear, concise, and correct. The problem or crime is written in sequential order is clear with well hidden clues throughout the story. The solution is exciting or surprising.

Is missing two or three of the following:
Contains rich and descriptive characters, setting is dark and mysterious, plot is clear, concise, and correct. The problem or crime is written in sequential order clear with well hidden clues throughout the story. The solution is exciting or surprising.

The mystery is incomplete and has more that three missing elements.

Plot idea is creative and unique. It develops suspense throughout the story with relatable characters (students or kids). Plot contains a "Red Herring" that confuses the reader until the conclusion.

Plot idea is interesting but is missing one of the following: -suspense, relatable characters (students or kids) or a "Red Herring" that confuses the reader until the conclusion.

Plot idea is interesting but is missing two or more of the following: -suspense, relatable characters (students or kids) or a "Red Herring" that confuses the reader until the conclusion. At times, the plot can be confusing.

Plot is difficult to follow and is confusing.

Uses Times New Roman font, with size 12, single or double, and indents each paragraph. No spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors. No bold, underlined, or italicized fonts. Includes one small mystery clip art inserted in the story. Title begins with.....The Mystery...............

Missing one or two of the following: -Times New Roman font, with size 12, single or double, and indents each paragraph. Some spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors. Some bold, underlined, or italicized fonts. Includes one small mystery clip art inserted in the story. Title does not begins with.....The Mystery of ..............

Missing three to four of the following: -Times New Roman font, with size 12, single or double, and indents each paragraph. Some spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors. Some bold, underlined, or italicized fonts. Includes one small mystery clip art inserted in the story. Title does not begins with.....The Mystery of ..............

Many missing writing elements that interfere with the development of the story.