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Identifying Story Elements

(Reading 1.4) demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts by identifying important ideas and some supporting details

Rubric Code: AX9CXWC

By whaleye

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: K-5

Story Elements - various texts
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Elements of a Story	Level 4 Can identify and define all elements of plot: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.	Level 3 Identifies and defines only 4-5 elements of plot: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.	Level 2 Identifies and defines only 3-2 elements of plot: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.	Level 1 Identifies and defines 2 or fewer of the Elements of a story from the following: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.
Plot The City of Ember	Level 4 Accurately provides story events for each stage of the plot: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.	Level 3 Accurately provides story events for most stages of the plot: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.	Level 2 Accurately provides story events for only one or two stages of the plot: exposition/introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conflict and resolution.	Level 1 Cannot provide story events for the stages of plot.
Characters	Level 4 Identifies main characters and their character traits.	Level 3 Can identify some of the main characters and at least one character trait for each.	Level 2 Identifies at least one main character with character traits.	Level 1 Did not name any of the characters
Setting/Atmosphere	Level 4 Accurately describes the setting: when and where the story took place. Explains how the setting impacts the story.	Level 3 Described part of setting: when or where the story took place.	Level 2 Described some of the setting: when or where the story took place.	Level 1 Did not describe the setting or atmosphere.
Overall Level