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Writing a Short Story
Writing a Short Story
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story. They include a reference to themes in the novel "A Cage of Butterflies" by Brian Caswell.
Rubric Code:
U87776
By
jaz111
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Writing a Short Story
Excellent
Exceeds standards
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Good
Meets standards
(N/A)
Fair
Almost Meets standards
(N/A)
Poor
Fails to meet standards
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Plot and theme
10 pts
Excellent
Plot is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around the events. Plot focuses on something that the character treasures.
Theme uses one of the themes from the novel clearly.
Good
Plot is depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax. Plot focuses on something. Theme is depicted, but not strongly.
Fair
Plot is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around a few key events that lead to a climax. Plot mentions something that the character treasures. Theme is used from the novel somewhat.
Poor
Plot is vague or unclear. The story fails to include key events that lead to a climax and/or one key event before the resolution. Plot fails to include something the character treasures.
Theme is not conveyed.
Resolution
5 pts
Excellent
The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Good
The story depicts a resolution of the conflict.
Fair
The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Poor
The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Dialogue
5 pts
Excellent
The story includes a sufficient amount of dialogue that is correctly written and easily read. Dialogue is correctly punctuated.
Good
The story includes a dialogue that is correctly written and easily read. Dialogue is correctly punctuated.
Fair
The story includes dialogue . Most dialogue is correctly punctuated and easy to read.
Poor
The story does not include a sufficient amount of dialogue that is correctly written and easily read. Dialogue is not correctly punctuated.
Point of View
5 pts
Excellent
The point-of-view is clearly defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Good
The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Fair
The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story.
Poor
The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student fails to use the narration to develop characters and themes in the story.
Characterization
5 pts
Excellent
Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Good
Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting.
Fair
Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Poor
Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth.
Evidence of Proofreading
5 pts
Excellent
Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Good
Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Fair
Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Poor
Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Keywords:
short story
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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