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Horror & Suspense Short Story Creative Writing
Horror & Suspense Short Story Creative Writing
Students will create their own horror/suspense short story, focusing on introduction, organization, creativity and conclusion.
Rubric Code:
P65957
By
toninutt
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Horror/Suspense Story Rubric
Excellent
14.25 pts
Good
12 pts
Fair
10 pts
Needs Improvement
8.5 pts
Introduction
Excellent
There is a very clear beginning that gives
-setting
-characters
The reader can picture a scene before any events take place.
Good
The writer's introduction is clear. There is a mention of characters and setting
Fair
The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting, but it is hard to follow..
Needs Improvement
There is no introduction. The writer does not mention the characters or the setting.
Organization
Excellent
The piece begins with 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.
Good
The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
Fair
The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or boring transition words.
Needs Improvement
The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Conclusion
Excellent
The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's problem.
Good
The conclusion is good and shows resolution of the story's problem.
Fair
The conclusion is weak, and does not resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.
Needs Improvement
There is no conclusion.
Creativity
Excellent
Story includes plenty of details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a successful horror/suspense story that is age appropriate.
Good
Story includes some details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a horror/suspense story that is age appropriate.
Fair
Story includes very little details (literary devices) that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a horror/suspense story that is age appropriate.
Needs Improvement
Story is told with very little or no details (literary devices) that give the reader images in the mind while reading the story. Story may be a horror/suspense story that is not age appropriate.
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 long enough.
Good
There are no more than 6 punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is long enough.
Fair
There are no more than 9 punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is almost long enough.
Needs Improvement
There are more than 12 punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is not long enough.
Rough Draft with Peer Edit
Excellent
Rough Draft and completed peer edit sheet are attached.
Good
Rough draft present but peer edit sheet not complete with two edits.
Fair
Rough Draft with no peer edit or Peer Edit sheet with no rough draft
Needs Improvement
No rough draft. No peer edit sheet. Incomplete.
Book Jacket
Excellent
Book Jacket included an illustration, author name, title of story, copyright date and summary.
Good
Book Jacket missing 1-2 pieces of information.
Fair
Book Jacket missing 3-4 pieces of information.
Needs Improvement
No information on book jacket except author name.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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