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Year 10 ExamEssay Writing
Creative Fiction: Genre Writing
Plan: This rubric is designed to evaluate a semester ending short story that students create for a multi-grade high school (10, 11, 12) Creative Writing class. Students are expected to meet requirements that exemplify the skills learned in class to create a compelling and well-organized fictional narrative. The rubric is in regards to MLA written forms of English, as well as respecting privacy and copyright law when working with creative works meant for submission.
Rubric Code:
WX87399
By
Jenmc18
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Creative Fiction: Genre Writing
Exceeded at meeting expectations
4 pts
Met expectations
3 pts
Marginally met expectations
2 pts
Failed to meet expectations
1 pts
Organization
Sequencing
Exceeded at meeting expectations
The short story is exceptionally put together, with every word in the story exceptionally crafted for a clearly explained purpose used to advance the plot, narrative or characters.
Met expectations
The short story is pieced in a way that is consistent and competent. Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
Marginally met expectations
The short story is poorly pieced together, with only a vague attempt at consistency. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Failed to meet expectations
The short story is haphazardly pieced together, with little to no regard for consistency. Many details are not in a logical or expected order.
Plot/Narrative
Exceeded at meeting expectations
There is a clear beginning, middle and end, with plot, character and narrative elements being referenced to advance key points in the story.
The plot not only follows a logical sequence of events, but is developed in such a way that demonstrates a level of commitment for quality writing.
Met expectations
There is a clear beginning, middle and end that is clear and consistent.
The plot is logical, and attempts to develop key plot points and events addressed within the story.
Marginally met expectations
There are some events that indicate a beginning, middle or end, but only two or less are present.
The plot proceeds logically, but suffers from inconsistent narrative proceeding.
Failed to meet expectations
There are no events indicating a beginning, middle and/or end.
The plot does not proceed logically or even attempt at being told in a narrative proceeding.
Reader Appeal
Exceeded at meeting expectations
The story captivates the reader immediately, and fully engages the reader to immerse in the narrative using exceptionally effective writing skills to create a tone and/or theme.
Met expectations
The story effectively catches the reader's attention, and directs that attention to further immerse the reader.
Marginally met expectations
The story attempts to catch the reader's attention, but does so in a way that makes little sense to the rest of the story.
Failed to meet expectations
The story does not attempt to catch the reader's attention in the opening sentence.
Creativity
Imagination & Motivation
Exceeded at meeting expectations
The story is entirely original, and shows elements of inspiration rather further developed instead of retreading similar themes.
Met expectations
The story has little to no cliches, and those that do exist do not extract from the short story's narrative, plot or characters. It is clear the writer is being creative and they are motivated to make it work.
Marginally met expectations
The story is heavily cliched, but there is at least one example of deviation from its inspiration. The writer's attempt at creativity is forced, but they show motivation to make it work.
Failed to meet expectations
The story is abundantly cliched. There is little evidence of imagination or creativity. Writer seems indifferent to the subject; it is clear the writer is unmotivated.
Sentence Fluency
Length & Structure
Exceeded at meeting expectations
All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. Every paragraph has sentences that vary in length.
Met expectations
Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. There is a variety of length, there may be one or two run-on sentences, but there are no fragments.
Marginally met expectations
Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure. There are a few run-on sentences and/or fragments, but the reader is able to continue without too much distraction. Some sentences vary in length.
Failed to meet expectations
Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling. Several run-on sentences or sentence fragments distract the reader often. Sentences rarely vary in length.
Spelling & Grammar
Exceeded at meeting expectations
Writer makes zero to two errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes zero to two errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the story is exceptionally easy to read.
Met expectations
Writer makes three to four errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes three or four errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the story is still easy to read.
Marginally met expectations
Writer makes five errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes four to five errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
Failed to meet expectations
Writer makes more than five errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes more than five errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Word Choice
Exceeded at meeting expectations
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
Met expectations
Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Marginally met expectations
Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. Some "weak words" are used.
Failed to meet expectations
Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be overused and detract from the meaning. Numerous "weak words" are used.
Keywords:
Plot, Organization, Short Story, Fiction, Creative Writing, Characterization
Subjects:
English
Education
Types:
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Writing
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