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Creative Writing Creative Writing A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry, short stories, and writing prompts Rubric Code: B2XA728 By isamson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Creative Writing Assignment
	EMERGING 1 pts	DEVELOPING 2 pts	PROFICIENT 3 pts	EXTENDING 4 pts
Creativity	EMERGING Writing contains many ideas that have already been used in many stories.	DEVELOPING Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	PROFICIENT Writing is somewhat creative. Some original and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	EXTENDING Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style are refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.
Organization and Development	EMERGING No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.	DEVELOPING Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	PROFICIENT Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	EXTENDING Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.
Word Choice	EMERGING Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Many words misused.	DEVELOPING Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices; however, many words are used inappropriately.	PROFICIENT Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	EXTENDING Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.
Fluidity	EMERGING No attempt to create a rhythm. Sentence structure not varied and follows similar pattern.	DEVELOPING An obvious attempt to create rhythm and flow. Beginning to show some varied patterns in writing.	PROFICIENT There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is often varied.	EXTENDING There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied by including transitional words in the paragraph.
Spelling and Grammar	EMERGING There are a lot of spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.	DEVELOPING Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	PROFICIENT There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	EXTENDING Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.