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Writing: Short Story 
Writing: Short Story
Rubric Code: V2B5CW
By jkirby05
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Characterization

Excellent

The character is extremely well defined and developed, through direct and particularly indirect methods. The character is realistic and consisent.
Good

The character is well defined through direct and indirect methods. The character is realistic and consistent
Fair

The character is adequately developed but needs more work.
Needs Work

There is no character development.
Poor

Because
Plot

Excellent

Very original and creative. The storyline is extremely well developed and thorough. A clear, conflict is explored.
Good

The story is very developed and thorough. There is a clear conflict.
Fair

The story is somewhat developed. Not particularly original.
Needs Work

The story is undeveloped. Poor effort
Poor

Because
Setting

Excellent

Use of setting is clear, consistant and vividly described.
Good

Use of setting is somewhat clear. Description is good.
Fair

Use of setting is unclear, it is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story. Little description.
Needs Work

No use of setting is present in the short story. Description non-existent.
Poor

Because
Resolution

Excellent

The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand, and is logical. There are no loose ends.
Good

The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand, and is somewhat logical.
Fair

The solution to the character's problem is a little hard to understand.
Needs Work

No solution is attempted or it is impossible to understand.
Poor

Because
Dialogue

Excellent

There is an appropriate amount of dialogue to bring the characters to life and it is always clear which character is speaking.
Good

There is too much dialogue in this story, but it is always clear which character is speaking.
Fair

There is not quite enough dialogue in this story, but it is always clear which character is speaking.
Needs Work

It is not clear which character is speaking.
Poor

Because
Problem/Conflict

Excellent

It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem
Good

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.
Fair

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face but it is not clear why it is a problem.
Needs Work

It is not clear what problem the main characters face.
Poor

Because
Process

Excellent

Student has put extra effort into making story wonderful: editing, revising, requesting feed-back, losing sleep etc until story is perfect. Never looked at internet during lab time.
Good

Student has revised and edited story as requested. Didn't waste time in lab or class.
Fair

Student made a few changes, but is not committed to making story wonderful. Looked at cars on internet, or email when we were in lab.
Needs Work

Sudent gave up on story.
Poor

Because



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