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Creative Writing Rubric 
Rubric Code: BAX3C
By katie1381
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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Idea Development

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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Ideas are hard to distinguish, or are hard to separate. To many or too few ideas.
2

Ideas are present, but not well developed and supported by some detail, but not sufficient.
3

Ideas are well developed, and supported by sufficient details
4

Ideas are well developed and supported by exemplary details.
Organization

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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Form is obvious, but not entirely correct. Ideas are scattered throughout with no real coherence.
2

Form is obvious, but not entirely correct. Most ideas are grouped together, but there are some strays.
3

Correct form is used. Ideas are grouped together with only a few strays.
4

Correct form is used. Form enhances the writing. Ideas are grouped together for greater meaning.
Voice

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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Voice of the author is not clear, but there is a valid attempt at engaging an audience. The audience is rarely engaged.
2

Voice of the author is somewhat clear, but changes through out the work for no reason. The audience is somewhat engaged.
3

Voice of the author is clear but not entirely fitting for the piece. Voice changes once or twice. The audience is engaged thoughout most of the work.
4

Voice of the author is clear and fitting for the type of writing. Voice does not change throughout work. The audience is engaged.
Conventions

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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15+ mistakes per page.
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11-15 mistakes per page.
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6-10 mistakes per page.
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0-5 mistakes per page.
Word Choice

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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Strong words or descriptions are used sparingly. They are used incorrectly, or are not clear to the audience or the purpose.
2

Occasionally strong words and/or descriptions are used, but they are not clear to the audience, or the purpose of the work.
3

Strong words and descriptions used. Some words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.
4

Strong words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.
Sentence Fluency

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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Sentences do not vary, or relate from one to another. There are few transitions.
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Few sentences vary in length. Few transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
3

Sentences vary somewhat in length. Some transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
4

Sentences vary in length. Transitions link sentences, paragraphs and ideas. Sentences enhance the structure of the work.
Presentation

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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Font, spacing, text and graphics are not appropriate for the work.
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Font, spacing, text or graphics are not completely appropriate for the work.
3

Correct font, spacing, text and graphics are included as requested, but not completely appropriate at all times.
4

Correct font, spacing, text and graphics are included as requested. They are appropriate and enhance the work.
Setting Development

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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One setting present, but not developed. Setting does not relate, or does not enhance writing.
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One setting present, and minimally developed. Setting relates to story but does not enhance writing.
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More than one setting present, but one is not completely developed, does not relate, or does not enhance writing.
4

More than one setting present. Settings are relevant, developed and enhance writing.
Character Development

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Nothing turned in, or nothing attempted.
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One character present but not developed. Character remains flat and does not enhance story.
2

One character present, and only partically developed. Character is round but does not enhance story.
3

More than one character present, but one is not developed, does not relate, or does not enhance story.
4

More than one character present. Characters are fully developed, round, and enhance story.




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