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Reflective Short Story 
Writing a Short Story
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of how the FROG elements interweave and support each other do lead to a theme (in this case connected to something they've learned through the writing growth process)
Rubric Code: V227443
By joung24
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
  Exceeds Expectations

18-20

(N/A)

Meets Expectations

15-17

(N/A)

Beginning to Meet Expectations

11-14

(N/A)

Developing

<10

(N/A)

Exposition
10 pts

Student uses a hook or thorough introduction to grasp the reader's interest.
Exceeds Expectations

Exposition is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.
Meets Expectations

Exposition is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

Provides an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook somewhat grasps the reader's interest.
Developing

Fails to provide an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting or a hook to grasp the reader's interest.
Setting/Atmosphere
10 pts

Student describes the setting/atmosphere of the story using specific sensory details.
Exceeds Expectations

Setting/atmosphere is an intricate part of the story. Student uses many specific details to describe the setting and make the reading "feel" like they are there.
Meets Expectations

Setting/atmosphere is part of the story. Student uses details to describe the setting.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

Setting/atmosphere is described okay. The details are described but not in a way that makes the reader "feel" like they are really there.
Developing

Setting/atmosphere isn't really described in much detail.
Plot
15 pts

Student uses the main events(Conflict and Rising Action) to advance the plot of the story. Plot has focus.
Exceeds Expectations

Plot is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax before the resolution. Plot has a keen, well-developed focus. The plot is experimented with beyond a simple triangle plot line.
Meets Expectations

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax and a key event before the resolution. Plot has focus.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around a few key events that lead to a climax followed by one key event before the resolution . Plot has a loose focus. treasures.
Developing

Plot is vague or unclear. The story fails to include key events that lead to a climax and/or one key event before the resolution. Plot lacks focus.
Point of View
10 pts

The narrator tells the story from the appropriate point-of-view.
Exceeds Expectations

The point-of-view is clearly defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story. The POV is consistent throughout the entire story.
Meets Expectations

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story. The POV is consistent throughout the entire story.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story. The POV waivers throughout the story.
Developing

The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student fails to use the narration to develop characters and themes in the story. The POV waivers throughout the story.
Resolution of conflict
10 pts

Resolution
Student includes a clear conflict and resolution to the conflict.
Exceeds Expectations

The story depicts a CLEAR conflict and resolution of the conflict.
Meets Expectations

The story depicts a conflict and resolution of the conflict.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

The story depicts a conflict and resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Developing

The story fails to depict a clear conflict and/or resolution of the conflict.
Characterization
15 pts

Student provides enough details to develop the character.
Exceeds Expectations

Student uses exceptionally descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth. There are at least 2 characters--one Protagonist and one Antagonist. (Remember the protagonist doesn't necessarily need to be a person ;)
Meets Expectations

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting. There are at least 2 characters--one Protagonist and one Antagonist.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth. There are at least 2 characters--one Protagonist and one Antagonist.
Developing

Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth. Student fails to provide either a Protagonist or an Antagonist.
Revision/Editing
10 pts

Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Exceeds Expectations

Student demonstrates significant evidence of revision and editing. Story contains no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and/or grammar.
Meets Expectations

Student demonstrates significant evidence of revision and editing. Story contains 1-2 errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and/or grammar.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

Student demonstrates some evidence of revision and editing. Story contains 3-4 errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and/or grammar.
Developing

Student demonstrates little evidence of revision and editing. Story contains more 5+ errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and/or grammar.
Reflection/Theme
20 pts

Exceeds Expectations

*Reflections are interwoven in a thoughtful, purposeful manner and dig deep into the hows and whys certain choices were made in throughout the year regarding writing growth.

*Question prompts are thoughtfully used, digging deep into the creation of personalized message(s).

*An exceptionally clear and detailed message(or set of messages) is/are identified through the reading of the story. The message is inspiring and motivating.
Meets Expectations

*Reflections are mostly thoughtful, and begin to dig deep into the hows and whys certain choices were made in throughout the year regarding writing growth.

*Question prompts are thoughtfully used to guide messages pulled from the story.

*A clear and detailed message(or set of messages) is/are identified through the reading of the story.
Beginning to Meet Expectations

*Reflections are at a surface level. Question prompts are briefly referred to but could require some more interweaving within the poem's structure.

*Writing growth is briefly referred to, but could be elaborated upon in much more depth.

* Message(s) are vague and could require more development and clarity.
Developing

*Missing/underdeveloped reflective pieces.



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