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Short Story- Writing Rubric 
Short Story- Writing Rubric
Language of Poetry
Rubric Code: N3C57B
By tmbens
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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2

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0

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Plot Development

4

Specific details are used to build the action in the story. Details help the reader visualize the action in the story.
3

Specific details are used to tell the story. One or two may help the reader visualize the story, but mostly the reader must read between the lines.
2

Some details, but most of the story is written with brief description and limited details.
1

Details are missing. There is little description to set up the action in the story.
0

The Assignment was not submitted.
Organization

4

The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Strong story transition words support the flow of the writing and help the reader know the time span of the story.
3

The beginning, middle and end are organized and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
2

The beginning, middle and end are difficult to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or unclear transition words.
1

The writing is unclear and makes it difficult to idenitfy the beginning, middle and/or end of the story. No transition words.
0
Sentence Fluency

4

Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
3

Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
2

Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
1

Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences is challenging.
0
Word Choice

4

Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.
3

Some words are carefully chosen. A clear picture is created.
2

Words are ordinary and lack creativity. Creating a visual image from the words is difficult to do.
1

Lacking expressive language. The majority of words used are common.
0
Conventions

4

No errors or very few errors (0-4) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.
3

A few errors (5-9) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.
2

Enough errors(10-15) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.
1

Enough errors (16 or more) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult.
0
Language of Poetry

4

Short-story includes imagery (appeals to all 5) and two other language of poetry items.
3

Short-story includes imagery (appeals to all 5) and one other language of poetry item
2

Short-story includes imagery (appeals to all 5).
1

Short-story includes imagery that appeals to 3 of the senses
0

Short-story includes imagery that appeals to 2 or less senses.





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