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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick 
Rubric Code: U272B5
By klarison
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

Mr. Burdick would probably hire a literary lawyer if he were still around!

2 pts

Fair

There may be a story in there somewhere, but not quite yet.

4 pts

Good

Not bad! You show real talent as a writer--with the proper training in the craft.

6 pts

Excellent

Harris Burdick would be pleased with the care and respect you have shown with his ideas.

8 pts

Ideas and Content

Story includes the illustration, the caption, character(s), setting, and plot.
Poor

Few mystery elements are included in the story.

Characters are unbelievable and/or poorly written.

Setting is not described or is inappropriate for the plot.

There is no plot used.
Fair

One or two mystery elements are well-developed while others may be described superficially.

Some characters are frequently unbelievable or underdeveloped.

The setting is inappropriate, vague, or not mixed in with the plot.

The plot is obvious and unsurprising.
Good

All mystery elements are included and most are fairly well-developed.

Use of characters, setting, plot, and the caption is appropriate.

The mystery has some well-developed major characters.

Setting is appropriate for the plot.

The plot is logical and adequately fits the illustration.
Excellent

Mystery elements are well-developed.

Use of characters, setting, plot, and the caption are creative, surprising, original, and appropriate.
Organization

Story is easy for the reader to follow, has a clear beginning and ending, and has a logical storyline.
Poor

The reader can not follow the direction of the story.
Fair

Beginning or ending is weak and the reader struggles to get started or finish the story.

The story is not logical in places.
Good

The story invites the reader in.

The story is easy for the reader to follow.

The story has a logical storyline.

The ending makes sense and leaves the reader satisfied.
Excellent

The mystery story grabs the reader's attention immediately and holds it throughout the story.

The logical, yet surprising, storyline keeps the reader's attention.

The ending pulls the story together in a suspenseful manner.
Voice

Story is appealing, full of the unusual and unexpected, and natural to read.
Poor

The story has voice that mechanical and lifeless.

The story is flat.
Fair

The story has voice that is artificial and insincere.

The writer has no sense of the reader.
Good

The story has voice that is expressive and honest.

The story appeals to the reader due to its careful crafting.
Excellent

The story has voice that is intriguing and appealing.

The mystery story was written to be shared enjoyed.

It is evident that the writer wants the reader to appreciate the mystery story.
Word Choice

The story has interesting words, strong imagery, and uses the language of mystery.
Poor

The language is vague and repetitive.

Words are often used incorrectly.

It is hard for the reader to make sense of the words.
Fair

There are a few uses of creative language that could engage the reader.

Some words are used incorrectly.
Good

The language is very creative and draws in the reader.

Word choice is natural to a mystery story.
Excellent

The story shows creative use of intriguing, interesting, and surprising language.

Especially strong actionverbs and vivid nouns are chosen that add to the mystery story.

Word choice builds suspense and adds to the voice and content of the story.
Sentence Fluency

Story is easy to read aloud, has good phrasing, and varied sentence lengths.
Poor

The sentence structure is awkward in several instances.

Sentences are either too long or too short.
Fair

Sentence patterns are repetitious.

Some sentences are either too long or too short.
Good

Sentence structure is varied. The reader is not lulled into a repetition of sentence patterns.
Excellent

Sentences are varied in length and structure.

Good phrases and sentence structure are used thoughout the story.
Conventions

Story has correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Poor

Many convention errors were left in the final draft. The story makes no sense because of the unacceptable number of convention errors.
Fair

Convention errors detract from the meaning and content of the story. Writer may have rushed through proofreading.
Good

Few and slight convention errors do not take away from the content of the story to a measureable degree.
Excellent

There are no convention errors. It is evident that the writer took the proper care to thoroughly proofread the final draft.




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