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Dystopian/Utopian Setting Description 
Writing a Dystopian Short Story
Rubric Code: MXX33BC
By cgusto
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Setting

Excellent

The setting is appropriate to a dystopian/utopian story. Many vivid, descriptive
words are used to show
when and where the
story took place. The
story includes an
abundance of sensory
images.
Good

The setting is appropriately dystopian/utopian. Some vivid, descriptive words are used to show the reader when and where the story took place. The story includes enough sensory images.
Fair

The setting is underdeveloped and difficult for the reader to picture in his or her mind. The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but the author didn't supply much detail. The story includes some sensory images.
Poor

The setting is vague or inappropriate to a dystopian/utopian story. The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place. The story includes
few sensory images.
Dystopian/Utopian Elements

Excellent

Student provides a vivid depiction of the dystopia/utopia they have created. The narrative of the origins of the dystopia/utopia and its functionality aids the reader in understanding what a dystopia/utopia really is.
Good

The student’s short story has a mostly clear beginning, Student provides details that create an interesting dystopia/utopia. Student acknowledges how their dystopia/utopia came to be and how it functions as a society. The narrative behind this description might sound mechanical at times.
Fair

Student attempts to describe the dystopia/utopia they have created, but only provide some details behind its origins. The description sounds more like a list of details rather than being part of the narrative.
Poor

Student provides no details relating to the world they have created in connection to it being a dystopia/utopia. There are no descriptive details in relation to it being a dystopia/utopia.
Evidence of Proofreading

Excellent

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar. Student uses a variety of writing skills to enhance the quality of the writing.
Good

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains a few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar that don't interfere with the clarity of the story.
Fair

Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar that may interfere with the intended meaning of certain parts of the story.
Poor

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar. The intended meaning of certain parts of the story is incoherent or unclear.



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