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Historical Fiction Short Stories Rubric 
Historical Fiction Shortstories
This rubric will be used to grade your final researched fiction writing piece. To make sure to get full points, make sure that you have done all that the rubric asks for.
Rubric Code: FC442C
By AnnezK
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Historical Fiction Writing
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Researched Fiction Concepts

Excellent

My story includes many accurate facts about my topic and they are interwoven into my scenes. My ideas are varied, interesting and show strong evidence of
research. The writing is specific and detailed. It shows rather than tells.
Good

My story includes accurate facts about my topic and they are interwoven into my scenes. My facts are varied, interesting and show evidence of
research. The writing is specific and detailed. It mostly shows rather than tells.
Fair

Research is evident in my story, but not interwoven and facts are clumped. I have a few facts but some may be inaccurate. I use many of the same facts. Could include more specific details. May tell more than it shows.
Poor

My story does not have enough facts. My use of research is very limited.
Organization

Excellent

The structure of the writing makes it enjoyable to read. There is a compelling and engaging introduction, the body flows and the conclusion makes the reader think.
Good

The writing has a clear, detailed beginning, middle and end that flow together and move the story along.
Fair

Some evidence of organization but one or more sections: beginning, middle or end are weak.
Poor

The writing lacks organization.
Word Choice

Excellent

The words used are vivid and specific. Powerful use of verbs, adjectives and topic words are evident and used accurately.
Good

Has some vivid word choices and generally good language. Some parts could use more expressive words.
Fair

The words used are acceptable but ordinary or sounds like the author is trying too hard to impress. Some words my be used incorrectly.
Poor

Word choice is weak, too many common words, many words may be used incorrectly.
Sentence Fluency

Excellent

Sentences are clear and flow well. They begin in different ways and express complex thoughts. Paper is a delight to read out loud.
Good

Sentences are mostly well-constructed, varied, flow well with only some minor errors that do not confuse meaning.
Fair

Writing has more problems with sentence structure and does not flow well. Some errors may confuse meaning.
Poor

Sentences are often awkward or mechanical; little variety in length; has many errors in sentence structure that often confuse the meaning.
Conventions and Editing

Excellent

The story has almost no errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.
Good

The story has minor errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling that do not distract the reader.
Fair

The errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation create some confusion and may distract the reader.
Poor

The story has so many errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation that confuse meaning and distract the reader.



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