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Dystopian Short Story 
Writing a Dystopian Short Story
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot, the elements of strong fiction writing, and the elements of dystopian fiction.
Rubric Code: VX4W5B5
By mrsriverahies
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
Students will write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story and the elements of dystopian fiction.
  Excellent

Exceeds standards

9 pts

Good

Meets standards

7 pts

Fair

Almost Meets standards

5 pts

Poor

Fails to meet standards

3 pts

Imagery

Student uses descriptions that engage all five senses to add interest to their story.
Excellent

Specific sensory details elaborate upon each event, making people, places, and events seem real.
Good

Specific sensory details elaborate upon most events, making people, places, and events seem real.
Fair

Specific sensory details elaborate upon few events, making people, places, and events seem real.
Poor

Details are rare, or are omitted.
Plot

Student uses conflict advance the plot of the story. Student effectively resolves conflicts and brings story to a satisfactory closure.
Excellent

Plot focuses on the character's conflict with dystopian elements. The solution to the character's problem is easy to understand and is logical.
Good

Plot partly focuses on the character's conflict with dystopian elements. The solution to the
character's problem is easy to understand.
Fair

Conflict is largely unrelated to the dystopian nature of the story. The solution to the character's problem is hard to understand.
Poor

Conflict is absent, or is unrelated to the dystopian nature of the story. The solution is illogical, or absent.
Dystopian Elements

Student uses elements of dystopias in their story, with special focus on developing a dystopian protagonist.
Excellent

Student has mastered understanding of the elements of dystopian fiction and protagonists.
Good

Student is proficient at understand the elements of dystopian fiction and protagonists.
Fair

Student understands the elements of dystopian fiction and protagonists.
Poor

Student has not demonstrated understanding of dystopian literature and protagonists.
Style

The rhythm and flow of the language
Excellent

Sentences are skillfully written, original, and interesting, showing variety and building understanding.
Good

Sentences are varied, but some should flow more smoothly.
Fair

A better variety of sentences is needed; many sentences do not read smoothly. Some run-on sentences.
Poor

Many short or incomplete sentences should be combined to keep the writing from being choppy.
Grammar/Conventions

Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Excellent

Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar. =
Good

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

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

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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