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Short Story
Short Story
Creating a Short Story
Rubric Code:
T7XBX8
By
pweibly
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Short Story
Excellent
(N/A)
Good
(N/A)
Basics
(N/A)
Needs Some Work
(N/A)
Mechanics
10 pts
Excellent
Only one or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to read. Typed correctly.
Good
Almost no spelling or punctuation errors (3-4). Writing is clear and easy to understand, but writing could be improved, by editing. Typed correctly
Basics
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
10 pts
Excellent
Well-developed Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution (denouement). Story is clear and easy to read.
Good
Writing has a developed plot including Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves the reader with an understanding of what happens.
Basics
A poorly developed Exposition, 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
10 pts
Excellent
Point of view stays the same the entire story, uses a variety of ways to reveal the character(s). Shows- not tell.
Good
Point of view stays the same for the entire story. Uses some different ways to reveal the character(s). Has dialogue.
Basics
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
10 pts
Excellent
Setting is clearly established and fits perfectly with plot. Theme is subtle, but clear to the reader. Valuable lesson provided.
Good
Setting is established. Theme is clear to the reader.
Basics
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
10 pts
Excellent
Vocabulary is well chosen; suitable for audience and purpose. Syntax is varied-exhibits understanding of stylistic choices.
Good
Vocabulary is suitable for audience & purpose. Syntax is varied.
Basics
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.
10 pts
Excellent
Imagery and figurative language help to place the reader right "into" the story. Superb:)
Good
Attempts to use sense imagery. Some figurative language included.
Basics
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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