iRubric: Creative Writing Short Story rubric

There are three clear segments of the story, following the prompt. There is an interesting opener, and the character has clearly learned a lesson by the end. White space is used to separate scenes.

There are three clear segments of the story, following the prompt. Opening sentence fails to grab the reader's attention. Character has learned a lesson by the end. White space is used to separate scenes.

There are three sections, but they may be unclear. The character has not learned anything by the end, and/or the opening is uninteresting. No space between scenes.

There is no clear division of the different sections of the story. Boring opening. Character is the same at the end as the beginning.

Dialogue is realistic and interesting, following the lessons from class. Lines are brief. Frequently, characters interrupt one another, repeat lines, answer questions with questions, and change the subject abruptly.

Dialogue is somewhat realistic and interesting, following the lessons from class. Lines are brief, and characters interrupt one another, etc.

Dialogue is not realistic or uninteresting. Very little effort to mimic our observed patterns etc.

Dialogue is not present or not at all representative of what was discussed in class. Characters give long, unrealistic speeches frequently.