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Short Story Writing a short story based on a life event Rubric Code: U65CC By sbrennan Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Short Story
	Needs Some Work 5 pts	Basics 10 pts	Excellent 15 pts
Grammar	Needs Some Work Major spelling and punctuation errors. Writing is unclear and hard to read.	Basics A few minor spelling and punctuation errors. Writing is clear and readable.	Excellent Almost no spelling or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to understand.
Beginning, Middle, and End	Needs Some Work No clear beginning or end. Story doesn't really flow or make sense to the reader.	Basics A poorly developed beginning, middle, or end. Leaves reader questioning and needing more information.	Excellent Well-developed beginning, middle, and end. Story is clear and easy to read.
Creativity and Use of Language	Needs Some Work No creative language is used. Story is not part of the writer's life.	Basics Some creative language is used. Story is based on an event in the writer's life.	Excellent The story is filled with creative and descriptive language. The writer engages the reader with an entertaining tale of an event in his or her life.