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Fiction Story Elements 
Fiction Story Elements
This rubric can be used to help assess a student on thier understanding of the fictional story elements.
Rubric Code: T63627
By rebkamcb
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds

6 pts

Above Proficiency

5 pts

Meets

4 pts

Almost Meets

3 pts

Does Not Meet

2 pts

No Skill Level Shown

1 pts

Characters

Exceeds

All primary characters are described with character traits in an exemplary manner. Student response reflects outstanding inclusion of details that are well-rounded and complete because they include physical, emotional, and personality traits of the characters.
Above Proficiency

All primary characters are described with character traits explained for each. Student response includes careful description and detailing about those characters. Character details include a combination of physical, emotional, or personality traits.
Meets

All primary characters are described with at least one character trait explained for each.
Almost Meets

Student provides at least one character name with a character trait detail but does not name or describe any other characters from the story
Does Not Meet

Student provides character name(s) but no details are given.
No Skill Level Shown

Student cannot identify any character by name and provides no details about any.
Setting

Exceeds

Student shows exceptional skill in not only identifying the time (and/or) place of the story, they are able to give multiple details that include connecting the setting to the conflict and resolution of the story.
Above Proficiency

Student is successful in identifying where (and/or) when the story takes place and can explain at least three details about it.
Meets

Student can identify where (and/or) when the story takes place and can give at least one detail about it.
Almost Meets

Student can identify where (and/or) when the story takes place but cannot give any details about it.
Does Not Meet

An attempt has been made to identify where or when the story takes place but the result is inaccurate.
No Skill Level Shown

Student cannot or does not identify where the story takes place or the time that it occurred.
Plot

Exceeds

Student shows exceptional skill in not only identifying the major problem, sequence of events, and resolution, but also correctly identifies the climax and rising and falling action pattern of the story.
Above Proficiency

Student shows success in identifying the major problem, sequence of events, and resolution in the story. The student identifies a climax to the story that is correct with some explanation and detailing about how they came to that conclusion.
Meets

Student successfully identifies the major problem in the story, sequence of events, and resolution. A climax is identified but may not be wholly accurate or may be insufficiently explained.
Almost Meets

Student is able to identify a minor or secondary problem in the story but is not able to distinguish the main problem in the story
Does Not Meet

Student attempts to identify a problem in the story and specific events but the result in inaccurate.
No Skill Level Shown

Student shows no skill in identifying the major problem in the story or sequence of events.
Theme

Exceeds

Student shows exceptional skill in identifying the theme in the story and gives multiple details to support the conclusion. Student in addition makes connections and shares insights.
Above Proficiency

Student shows success in identifying the theme accurately and is able to give at least two details to support the conclusion.
Meets

Student is able to identify the theme accurately and provides at least one specific detail to support the conclusion.
Almost Meets

Student is able to identify the theme or something close but does not provide any details from the story to support it.
Does Not Meet

Student attempts to identify a theme in the story but the result in inaccurate.
No Skill Level Shown

Student shows no skill in identifying a theme in the story.



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  • fiction, story, elements, reading, comprehension

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