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Short Story 
6th grade Short Story
Writing a short story
Rubric Code: A23WCA4
By AMBDare0101
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Short Story
Create a Story
-organize information in a logically structured
essay of three or more paragraphs that includes
Plot structures, conflict, solution,characterization
  Excellent 4

10 pts

Good 3

7 pts

Basics 2

4 pts

Needs Some Work 1

1 pts

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation
0 pts

-use correctly the grammatica and plot l structures and
conventions of written English appropriate for
this level
-use a wide variety of spelling strategies to
spell words accurately
Excellent 4

Only one or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to read. Typed correctly.
Good 3

Almost no spelling or punctuation errors (3-4). Writing is clear and easy to understand, but writing could be improved, by editing. Typed correctly
Basics 2

A few minor spelling and punctuation errors (5-6). Writing is clear and readable. Few typing errors.
Needs Some Work 1

Major spelling and punctuation errors (7+). Writing is unclear and hard to read. Did not follow typing requirements.
Plot structure
0 pts

Rising action, climax, falling action, resolution are present in the story.
Excellent 4

Well-developed plot with Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
Story is clear and easy to read.
Good 3

Writing has a developed plot including Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves the reader with an understanding of what happens.
Basics 2

A poorly developed Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Leaves reader questioning and needing more information.
Needs Some Work 1

No clear beginning or end. Story doesn't really flow or make sense to the reader.
Conflict
0 pts

Excellent 4

There is a well-developed, interesting conflict that extends throughout the story and is resolved in the end.
Good 3

There is a developed conflict throughout the story. The conflict is resolved in the end.
Basics 2

A poorly developed conflict is in this story. The conflict is loosely resolved.
Needs Some Work 1

There is no clear conflict in this story or resolution of a conflict.
Characterization/Point of View
0 pts

Excellent 4

Point of view stays the same the entire story, uses a variety of ways to reveal the character. Uses dialogue.
Good 3

Point of view stays the same for the entire story. Uses some different ways to reveal the character. Has dialogue.
Basics 2

Point of view changes a few times throughout the story. Only uses one way to show what the character is like. Little dialogue is used.
Needs Some Work 1

Point of view changes often. Character is not revealed- tell not show. No dialogue is used.
Figurative Language
pts

Excellent 4

Author showed creative and specific deatils in their writing to create imagery to engage the reader.
They used tools such as figurative language and descriptive detail and clear sequencing of events.
Good 3

Author showed creative and specific deatils in their writing to create imagery that attempts to engage the reader.
Some tools are used to varying success.
Basics 2

Author showed few details and had minimal focus in the piece. Even with some narrative tools attempted, the author struggled to create a cohesive piece.
Needs Some Work 1

Autor showed no details with no attempt to engage a reader or create a image.




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