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Historical Fiction 
Historical Fiction
Student will write an historical fiction narrative using a specific time period and setting to enhance the plot. The student will demonstrate the roles and functions of heroes, villains, and narrator. Finally the piece will depict conflicts and resolutions.
Rubric Code: V2WABC7
By nvickers
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Characters

4

The main characters are CLEARLY named and described in text. Most readers could describe the characters accurately.
3

The main characters are named and described in text. Most readers would have some idea of what the characters looked like.
2

The main characters are named, but the reader knows little about the characters.
1

It is hard to tell who the main characters are.
Setting

4

MANY vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when (time period) and where the story took place.
3

SOME vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when (time period) and where the story took place.
2

The reader can figure out when (time period) and where the story took place, but the author does not supply much detail.
1

The reader has trouble figuring out when (time period) and where the story took place.
Problem/Conflict

4

It is VERY EASY for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.
3

It is FAIRLY EASY for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.
2

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.
1

It is NOT CLEAR what the main characters face.
Organization

4

The story is VERY WELL organized. One idea or scene follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.
3

The story is PRETTY WELL organized. One idea or scene may seem out of place.
2

The story is a LITTLE HARD TO FOLLOW. The transitions are sometimes not clear.
1

Ideas and scenes seem to be randomly arranged.
Solution/Resolution

4

The solution to the character's problems are EASY to understand and is logical. There are no loose ends.
3

The solution to the character's problems are EASY to understand and is somewhat logical.
2

The solution to the character's problems are A LITTLE HARD to understand.
1

No solution is attempted or it is impossible to understand.
Historical Events

4

Many historical events are VERY clearly aligned and accurate.
3

Some historical events are clearly aligned and accurate.
2

Some historical events are somewhat aligned and accurate.
1

Few or no historical events are mentioned or are inaccurate.
Grammar and Mechanics

4

No grammatical errors throughout the writing.
3

There are 1 or 2 grammatical errors throughout the writinge
2

There are 3 or 4 grammatical errors throughtout the writing.
1

There numerous grammatical errors throughout the writing.
Work Cited

4

At least two sources properly cited using the MLA format.
3

One source properly cited using the MLA format.
2

Sources not properly cited.
1

No sources cited.




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