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Short Story One Rubric 
Rubric Code: C23W4W
By ka352059
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Work

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Characterization

Needs Work

There is no character development.
Fair

The character is barely developed.
Good

The character is clearly flawed in the some way. The character is somewhat realistic, but inconsistent. Traits are some developed.
Excellent

The character is clearly flawed in some way. The character is realistic and developed.
Theme (Main idea)

Needs Work

There is no theme. The character has learned nothing from the events of the story.
Fair

The theme of the story is hard to determine. The character has learned something but does not match events in the story.
Good

The theme of the story is easy to determine. The character has learned something by the end of the story.
Excellent

The theme of the story is clearly determined. The character has clearly learned something from events in the story.
Plot

Needs Work

There is no plot.
Fair

The plot has several conflicts and it is difficult for the reader to determine the most important conflict.
Good

The plot has 2-3 conflicts to hold reader interest but difficult to determine which is most important.
Excellent

The plot is clearly defined. There is one main conflict and the reader's interest is held.
Point of View

Needs Work

Cannot tell point of view.
Fair

Point of view is unclear at times. When dialogue shifts, it is difficult for reader to know who is speaking.
Good

Point of view is clear. Shifts in first and third person dialogue is easy to identify.
Excellent

Point of view is clear. Shifts in first and third person clear. Changes point of view often for reader interest.
Nuts and Bolts (Mechanics)

Needs Work

Handwritten copy, no title, and poor mechanics (misspelled words, poor grammar)
Fair

Short story is typed, but in single space. No more than five spelling or grammar errors (with exception of dialogue). No title.
Good

Short story is typed, double spaced, no more than three spelling or grammar errors (with exception of dialogue.) Has title.
Excellent

Short story is typed, double spaced, no more than one error (spelling and grammar with exception of dialogue). Has title.




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