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Peer Review- Short Story 
Peer Review- Short Story
Rubric Code: M523B2
By aephil
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

4 pts

Good

5 pts

Familiarity

Poor

This story seems familiar. In fact, you think you may have watched the movie or read the book. Write the title and call Mrs. Phillips over.
Fair

Some elements of the story seem very familiar. If the elements are recognizable from a movie or book, write the title and call Mrs. Phillips over.
Good

This is very obviously an original, fictional story, so no need to call Mrs. Phillips over.
Plot

Poor

The plot seems to be poorly planned and is unclear or not appropriate.
Fair

The plot has been given thought and worked on, but could be more fully developed.
Good

The plot has been carefully selected and fully developed.
Elements of Plot

Poor

Elements of Plot are MIA. Murky exposition; incomplete rising action, boring climax, no falling action, and a nonsensical or irrelevant resolution- or none at all.
Fair

Three out of five elements of plot are clearly evident in this piece. List the two that aren't so the writer can fix them.
Good

All of the elements of plot are clearly visible in this story and correctly used.
Characters

Poor

The difference between antagonist and protagonist is unclear or non-existent. No dynamic character. The characters are flat and unengaging.
Fair

The antagonist and protagonist are clearly defined. There is an attempt made at a dynamic character. The characters are reasonably interesting.
Good

The antagonist and protagonist are clearly defined. There is a dynamic character. The characters are interesting.
Organization

Poor

The story is poorly organized and does not flow well. It is hard to follow the development of the writer's ideas.
Fair

The story is generally well organized, but some places need refinement. It is generally easy to follow the development of the writer's ideas.
Good

The story flows very well and needs little reorganization. It is very easy to follow the development of the writer's ideas.
Sentence Fluency

Poor

Sentences are short and choppy, or are run-ons. They do not express complete ideas, or express them poorly.
Fair

There are a few run-ons or fragments, but most sentences are correct and express complete ideas adequately.
Good

There is a variety of sentence types, but very few or no run-ons or fragments. Sentences create an impact and express ideas well.
GUM

Poor

11 or more grammar, usage, or mechanics errors. There are numerous capitalization errors or punctuation errors. There are several instances of double negatives.
Fair

6-10 grammar, usage, or mechanics errors. Correct capitalization and punctuation are used. There are only one or two double negatives.
Good

0-5 grammar, usage, or mechanics errors. Words are always or nearly always properly capitalized. Correct punctuation is always or nearly always used. No double negatives.
Vocabulary

Poor

There are 11 or more spelling errors. Words are consistently used incorrectly. Better word choices need to be made.
Fair

There are 6-10 spelling errors. Words are generally used correctly. Most of the word choices are good, but a few could be refined.
Good

There are 0-5 spelling errors. Words are always or nearly always used correctly. The words chosen assist in creating the tone for which the writer strives.
Format

Poor

Not double-spaced; no paragraph breaks; lacking title.
Fair

Double-spacing is incorrect or not found throughout the whole paper; paragraph breaks are included; title is present but not formatted correctly.
Good

Story is double-spaced throughout; paragraphs are indented correctly; title is centered and capitalized correctly.




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