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Narrative Writing - Rough Draft - Individual Grade 
Short Story Writing Rough Draft
Whole class compilation, focusing on structure of plot, i.e., exposition, complications, climax and resolution, as well as elements of plot, i.e., setting, characterization, dialogue, and point of view, taking into consideration the grammatical and literary requirements.
Rubric Code: CXC5B6A
By zorichca
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent 25x 4

4 pts

Proficient 25 x 3.5

3.5 pts

Developing 25 x 3.15

3.15 pts

Inadequate 25 x 2.75

2.75 pts

Characterization

Excellent 25x 4

The character(s) is/are clearly developed with strong descriptions of character(s) thoughtfully written.
Proficient 25 x 3.5

The character(s) is/are clearly developed with descriptions of character(s)character; however, inconsistencies exist in the storyline per the description and development of
character(s).
Developing 25 x 3.15

The character(s) is/are somewhat developed; however, vast ambiguities exist in the storyline per the description and development of character(s).
Inadequate 25 x 2.75

The character(s) is/are not developed.
Setting/Point of View

Excellent 25x 4

Setting is clear and creatively vivid. Reader is able to distinguish when a change of setting is present or has occurred. Point of view is clear, use of third person is easily detected by the reader.
Proficient 25 x 3.5

Setting is somewhat clear. At intervals it is difficult for reader to clearly identify setting or setting change(s). Point of view inconsistent, for it wavers from first to third person.
Developing 25 x 3.15

Setting is ambiguous. It is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story. Point of view is ambiguous, shifting erratically from first to third person.
Inadequate 25 x 2.75

Setting is absent, for it is clearly undeterminable. Point of view undeterminable, for it shifts carelessly throughout.
Plot

Excellent 25x 4

Story boasts one, well defined problem/conflict (exposition), complications that provide tension/suspense, a resounding climax, and an engaging ending, respective of narrative group.
Proficient 25 x 3.5

Story reveals a problem/conflict (exposition), complications that promote some tension/suspense, a noticeable climax, and an acceptable resolution, respective of narrative group.
Developing 25 x 3.15

Story reveals a problem/conflict (exposition); however, it is uncertain as the path that the conflict is unfolding in the complications. The story never reaches a climatic episode and the resolution is ambiguous because the story's conflict was never fully developed.
Inadequate 25 x 2.75

The problem and/or climax and/or resolution is not present.
Creativity

Excellent 25x 4

Story intersperses dialogue, as well as is sufficiently penned with details (literary devices) that clearly evolve the story, allowing for authentic visualization.
Proficient 25 x 3.5

Story includes dialogue, as well as varied details (literary devices) that evolve the story, allowing the reader to invoke images.
Developing 25 x 3.15

Story includes some dialogue, but very little details (literary devices) are penned, so the reader has difficulty invoking images
Inadequate 25 x 2.75

Story is void of dialogue. Story is penned with very little or no details (literary devices) that allow the reader to invoke images.




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