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The 5 Elements of a Plot 
5 Elements of a plot narrative writing
Rubric Code: AX22A4W
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric The Five Elements of a Plot
Elements of a Plot posters
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3 pts

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1 pts

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Exposition
3 pts

Setting, basic situation, and characters

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The setting and basic situation were included in your writing
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The setting and basic situation were correctly included in your writing but one element was missing.
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The setting and basic situation were not correctly included in your writing however, effort was made.
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Writing prompt was not followed, or criteria was omitted from the paper.
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Rising Action
3 pts

Events leading up to climax of story

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The rising action was included in your writing
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The rising action was included but one element was missing.
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The rising action was not correctly included in your writing. however effort was made.
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Writing prompt was not followed, or criteria was omitted from the paper.
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Climax
3 pts

Turning point, highest point of excitement

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The climax was correctly included in your writing
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The climax was correctly included but one element was missing.
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The climax was not correctly included in your writing, however effort was made.
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Falling Action
3 pts

solutions become clear

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The falling action was correctly included in your writing
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The falling action was correctly included in your writing but one element was missing.
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The falling action was not correctly included in your writing, however effort was made.
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writing prompt was not followed, or not handed in.
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Resolution
3 pts

final outcome(s)

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The resolution was correctly included in your writing
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The resolution was correctly included in your writing, but one element was missing.
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The resolution was not correctly included in your writing, however effort was made.
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writing prompt was not followed, or not handed in.
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Biblical Verse
3 pts

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Relevant biblical verse included along with proper citation.
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Biblical verse included but somewhat vague or unclear, proper citation included.
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Biblical verse was paraphrased, proper citation was not used.
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No biblical verse

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Transition
3 pts

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Excelent use of transitional words that meet or exceed the 7th grade criteria
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Use of transitions were at about great level
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Use of transitions were below grade level expecttions
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writing prompt was not followed, or not handed in.
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