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"This I Believe" Rubric Short Story Rubric A rubric for an assignment based on the "This I Believe" segment on NPR. Rubric Code: K8B7A5 By crgray Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

This I Believe
	0 (No attempt) 0 pts	1 10 pts	2 12 pts	3 14 pts	4 16 pts
Word Count	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 The paper has less than 250 words.	2 The paper has 250-350 words.	3 The paper has 350-450 words.	4 The paper has the required 450-550 words.
Organization	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 The introduction or conclusion are missing, and the paper is often off topic.	2 The introduction and conclusion are weak, and sometimes the paper is not on topic.	3 The introduction and conclusion add to the paper, and most of the paper is on topic.	4 The introduction and conclusion are engaging and appropriate, and every part of the paper is on topic.
Progression	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Sentences are choppy, and paragraphs are disjointed. There is repetition and unnecessary wordiness.	2 Few transitions are included, and some points are not relevant and don't really contribute to the focus of the paper.	3 Most sentences and paragraphs include effective transitions, and most of the details support the focus of the paper.	4 Sentences and paragraphs flow smoothly, with every detail adding to the quality of the narrative
Development of Ideas	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Very few details are present, and no information is given to support the important ideas.	2 Details are present, but they don't really support the important ideas. Details are often unnatural and disconnected.	3 Some details and elaboration help to support important ideas in the paper.	4 Imaginative and creative use of details and elaboration that effectively supports the important ideas in the paper.
Use of Language	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Writing is very confusing. Sentences are simple and awkward.	2 Writing is formulaic and simple with no varied sentence structure or expressive language.	3 Writer's style is mostly effective and appropriate, and parts of the paper are expressive and engaging.	4 Writer's voice and personality is evident, and writer's word choice and language is vivid and expressive.
Conventions	0 (No attempt) Student did not attempt assignment.	1 Writer makes many grammar and spelling mistakes that make the story difficult to read	2 Writer makes many grammar and spelling mistakes but the reader can still understand the story.	3 Writer shows moderate command of grammar with occasional spelling and grammar mistakes.	4 Writer shows consistent command of grammar with only minor punctuation or spelling mistakes.