iRubric: Creative Character Story Rubric

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Creative Character Story Rubric Creative Writing Short Story Rubric Code: Y366A6 By PGiani Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Creative - short story
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Setting	Excellent The setting is described using intense sensory details.	Good Use of setting is somewhat clear and includes some sensory details.	Fair Use of setting is unclear and it is difficult for the reader to identify the setting in the story.	Poor No use of setting is present in the short story. It is clearly undetermined.
Characterization	Excellent The character is original and clearly described using information from the card. Traits are captivating.	Good The character is described and traits are somewhat developed.	Fair The character is barely described.	Poor There is no character description.
Problem/Plot	Excellent The modern-day problem is described in magnificent detail and there is a clear and creative solution.	Good The modern-day problem and solution are present and detailed.	Fair The modern-day problem and solution are very simple and basic.	Poor There is no modern-day problem.
Conclusion	Excellent There is a thoroughly developed happy ending that has a thought-provoking aspect or prediction about the future.	Good There is a happy ending with some reflection.	Fair The conclusion is rushed.	Poor There is no conclusion or story's ending is flat and leaves the reader with unanswered questions.
Traits and Action s	Excellent The 4 personality traits and action verbs are exceptionally incorporated into the writing.	Good The 4 personality traits and action verbs are all present.	Fair The 4 personality traits and action verbs are partially included or misused in some way.	Poor The 4 personality traits and action verbs are missing.