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Science Fiction Writing 
Creative Writing - Science Fiction
Rubric Code: V4C442
By kristybrach
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Science Fiction Writing
  Exemplary

20 pts

Proficient

17 pts

Making Progress

14 pts

Not Yet

11 pts

Setting

When and where
Exemplary

Both setting parts are fully developed. Where the story takes place is clearly drawn and has an impact on the story. The reader will experience the story through multiple appeals to several sentences.
Proficient

One of the setting parts is fully developed and the less developed part is at least addressed. Where the story takes places is clear. The story makes appeals to the senses.
Making Progress

Both setting parts of the story are addressed but not fully developed. The story may make very limited or no appeals to the senses.
Not Yet

Neither setting parts are developed, but are mentioned.
Plot

What and why
Exemplary

Both plot parts are fully developed. The conflict in the story is clear and the importance to the character is convincing. Also characters struggle with their problems in interesting and meaninful ways.
Proficient

One of the plot parts is fully developed and the less developed part is at least addressed. The conflict is clear but the importance to the characters is fuzzy. Also, characters seem to struggle with their problems.
Making Progress

Both plot parts are addressed but not fully developed. The conflict is somewhat clear but the importance to the characters is unknown. The characters are passive without a struggle.
Not Yet

Neither plot parts are fully developed.
Characters

"Who" described by behavior, appearance, personality, and character traits
Exemplary

The main characters are fully developed with much descriptive detail. The reader has a vivid image of the characters.
Proficient

The main characters are developed with some descriptive detail. The reader has a vague idea of the characters
Making Progress

The main characters are identified by name and little description.
Not Yet

The characters are only identified by name.
Theme / Creativity

Exemplary

So clever! Realistic and believable; Intro/body/conclusion work together well and are backed up with specific details.
Theme is easily identifiable on what the reader is to learn.
Proficient

Realistic & believable. Intro/body/conclusion work together relatively well and are backed up with specific details. Theme is included but hard to figure out.
Making Progress

Somewhat realistic & believable. Intro/body/conclusionnot well defined and are backed up few details. Theme is only partially included.
Not Yet

Little effort to make realistic or believable. Intro/body/conclusionnot defined and are backed up few or no details. There is no theme to the story.
Oral Fluency

3-5 minute presentation with question/answer session afterwards.
Exemplary

The reading flows smoothly from one idea to the next. The ideas are fully believable and fit into Science Fiction genre. Also, makes eye contact with audience at least 3 times and uses appropriate rhythm and tone.
Proficient

The reading flows from one idea to the next. The ideas are somewhat believable and fit into Science Fiction genre. Also, makes eye contact with audience at least 2 times and uses appropriate rhythm and tone.
Making Progress

The ideas are somewhat believable but don't fit into Science Fiction genre. Also, makes eye contact with audience at least 1 time and uses either rhythm or tone.
Not Yet

The ideas are somewhat believable but don't fit into Science Fiction genre. Also no eye contact used and rhythm is not present.



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