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Scary Story Writing Rubric 
Scary Story Writing Rubric - Grade 5
Students will write a narrative scary story for Halloween!
Rubric Code: AX7X594
By ChristinaSAW
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Narrative Fiction Writing
 

5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Ideas

5

-Fully develops one
central idea
-Effectively narrows the
topic
-Elaborates using many
relevant details and
examples
4

-Develops central idea
-Narrows topic
-Elaborates using details and examples
3

-Develops one central
idea
-Narrows the topic
-Elaborates using some
details and examples
with occasional
unevenness
2

-Lacks one idea or has
several competing
ideas.
-Includes some brief
details or a list of
general,
underdeveloped
statements.
1

-Lacks a central idea or has man competing ideas.
-Includes sparse or
unconnected details or statements.
Story Structure

5

The story flows from one scene to the next without confusion.
The story contains a beginning, middle & end. It has all plot elements - characters, settings, rising/falling actions, climax, & resolution.
4

The author's story is well planned. There is one missing action. The story may be missing a beginning, middle or end or missing a plot element.
3

The story has at least 2 missing actions or plot elements and is a little confusing to the reader.
2
1

The story does not have a beginning, middle and end. It has many missing plot elements.
Organization 1

5

The lead draws the reader in using action, dialogue, or a hook.
1st paragraph includes -
setting when & where
characters
mood
conflict
4

The lead may be weak - not using action, dialogue or a hook.
1st paragraph includes -
setting when & where
characters
mood
conflict
3

The lead may be weak - not using action, dialogue or a hook.
1st paragraph is missing one thing-
setting when & where
characters
mood
conflict
2

The lead is weak - not using action, dialogue or a hook.
1st paragraph is missing >2 things-
setting when & where
characters
mood
conflict
1

The lead may be weak - not using action, dialogue or a hook.
1st paragraph is missing one thing-
setting when & where
characters
mood
conflict
Organization 2

5

2nd paragraph -
Rising action
Failed attempts
Climax


Maintains a consistent
point of view
4

2nd paragraph is missing one thing-
Rising action
Failed attempts
Climax

Maintains a point of
view with minor shifts
and/or digressions
3

2nd paragraph is missing two things-
Rising action
Failed attempts
Climax

Maintains a point of
view with minor shifts
and/or digressions
2

2nd paragraph is missing two things-
Rising action
Failed attempts
Climax

Frequent point of
view shifts and/or
digressions
1

2nd paragraph is missing all 3 things-
Rising action
Failed attempts
Climax

Frequent point of
view shifts and/or
digressions
Organization 3

5

3rd paragraph-
Falling action
Resolution
Ending
4

3rd paragraph is missing one thing-
Falling action
Resolution
Ending
3

3rd paragraph is missing two things-
Falling action
Resolution
Ending
2
1

3rd paragraph is missing all 3 things-
Falling action
Resolution
Ending
Voice

5

- Creates a strong
presence enhanced by
words and information
- Establishes and
maintains a specific
tone appropriate for
the purpose and
audience
- Evokes a strong
emotion from the
reader
4

- Creates a presence
enhanced by words
and information
- Establishes a tone with an awareness of
audience and purpose,
may include
occasional flatness
- Evokes an emotion
from the reader
3

- Demonstrates a
minimal presence
- Establishes a generally
monotone manner
- Shows little awareness
of audience and/or
purpose
- Does not actively
engage the reader
2
1

- Lacks a presence or
specific tone
- Shows no awareness
of audience or
purpose
Word Choice 1

5

- Incorporates precise,
specific vocabulary

- Creates vivid images in
the reader’s mind
- Chooses language that
enhances meaning
and clarifies
understanding
4

- Incorporates specific
vocabulary with a few
vague words
- Creates images in the
reader’s mind
- Chooses language that
supports meaning
3

- Demonstrates minimal
use of vocabulary with
many vague words
- Create some images in the reader's mind
- Includes language that
occasionally confuses
meaning
2

- Lacks precise
vocabulary
- Do not create some images in the reader's mind
-Includes language
that confuses
meaning
- Uses repetitive words
1
Word Choice 2

5

Includes figurative language -
a simile, a metaphor, and 2 onomatopoeias!
4

Is missing one -
a simile, a metaphor, and 2 onomatopoeias!
3

Is missing two -
a simile, a metaphor, and 2 onomatopoeias!
2

Is missing three -
a simile, a metaphor, and 2 onomatopoeias!
1

Does not have -
a simile, a metaphor, and 2 onomatopoeias!
Show Not Tell

5

More than 5 examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story. The writer was able to uses the 5 senses.
4

3-5 examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story. Story was a summary or retell.
3

1-2 examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story. Story was a summary or retell.
2

Actions were told, not shown. Story was a retell with no showing parts.
1
Sentence Fluency

5

- Purposefully crafts
sentences with a
variety of beginnings
and lengths
- Creates and maintains
a pleasant rhythm
4

- Crafts some sentences
with a variety of
beginnings and lengths

- Creates a pleasant
rhythm at times
3

- Includes little variety of
sentence beginnings
and lengths

- Uses some
disconnected
sentences
2

- Lacks variety of
sentence beginnings
and lengths

- Uses mostly
disconnected
sentences

- Presents a choppy
rhythm
1

- Lacks variety of
sentence beginnings
and lengths

- Uses mostly
disconnected
sentences

- Presents a
monotonous rhythm
Conventions

5

According to grade-level
standards, thoroughly
applies correct:
 spelling
 capitalization
 punctuation
 grammar
 sentence structure
 paragraphing
(No errors)
4

According to grade-level
standards, applies correct:
 spelling
 capitalization
 punctuation
 grammar
 sentence structure
 paragraphing
(1-2 minor
errors that do not detract)
3

According to grade-level
standards, applies correct:
 spelling
 capitalization
 punctuation
 grammar
 sentence structure
 paragraphing
(3-4 errors that do not detract)
2

According to grade-level
standards, demonstrates
some weakness in applying
correct:
 spelling
 capitalization
 punctuation
 grammar
 sentence structure
 paragraphing
(includes numerous errors)
1

According to grade-level
standards, demonstrates
significant weakness in
applying correct:
 spelling
 capitalization
 punctuation
 grammar
 sentence structure
 paragraphing
(errors make the writing
difficult to understand)
TOTALS

5
4
3
2
1



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