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Suspense & Adventure Short Story using literary devices 
Suspense & Adventure Short Story using literary devices
Students will create their own mystery/suspense short story based on the beginning chapter they were provided with. They will incorporate literary devices such as metaphors, similes and descriptive language
Rubric Code: WXXW7WC
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Suspense/Adventure Story Rubric
  Excellent

2.5 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Needs Improvement

0.5 pts

Comments

(N/A)

Literary devices

Excellent

Story includes at least 1 metaphor, 1 simile and plenty of descriptive language
used effectively.
Story follows the writing style of the provided chapter very well.
Good

Story includes at least 1 metaphor, 1 simile and adequate descriptive language;
most of which are used effectively.
Story adequately follows the writing style of the provided chapter.
Fair

Story includes at least 1 metaphor, 1 simile and limited descriptive language
but it is not used effectively and/or not very descriptive.

Student has made some attempt to follow the writing style of the provided chapter but tempt to fluctuates between the book's writing style and own style.
Needs Improvement

No metaphors or similies were included.

Student adheres to own writing style.
Comments
Plot/structure

Excellent

Story follows correct narrative structure (Beginning, middle end). Story has at least one well defined problem/conflict, a climax and an engaging ending.

Story is a successful suspense/adventure narrative that is age appropriate.
Good

Story follows correct narrative structure.
Story has a problem/conflict, a climax, and an acceptable resolution.

Story is a suspense/adventure narrative that is age appropriate.
Fair

Story has some structural faults.
Story has a problem and solution, but it is not fully developed.

Story is a suspense/adventure narrative and/or is age appropriate.
Needs Improvement

Narrative is difficult to follow and lacks structure. The conflict and/or resolution is not present.

Story is not a suspense/adventure narrative and is not age appropriate.
Comments
Creativity

Excellent

Story is original, interesting and engaging to read. It includes dialogue and plenty of details (literary devices) that provide visual imagery for the reader.
Good

Story is interesting and includes dialogue and some details (literary devices) that provide visual imagery for the reader.
Fair

Story includes dialogue and very little details (literary devices) or they are not used effectively.
Needs Improvement

Story is told with very little or no details (literary devices).
Comments
Grammar/Mechanics

Excellent

There are very little or no punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs. The story is completed and is at least 1 page in length.
Good

There are some punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is not completed but is at least 1 page in length.
Fair

There are many punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is not completed and is almost one page in length.
Needs Improvement

The story is filled with punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is less than half a page in length and is unfinished.
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