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Narrative: Christmas Story Narrative: Christmas Story Students will write a short story based on conventional story writing methods. Rubric Code: DX986A6 By verardo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Narrative-Christmas
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Characterization	Level 4 The main character(s) is/are realistic and developed. The reader can easily picture the character. The writer uses a broad range of synonyms and character traits to show a complete description.	Level 3 The character(s) is/are realistic, but inconsistently so. Traits are somewhat developed. Character is well described and some synonyms are used as well as different character traits.	Level 2 The character is developed very little. There are a couple synonyms or traits describing the character.	Level 1 Character is not developed towards the story. Writer shows a repetition of words and adjectives to try and describe the character.
Plot	Level 4 The story is extremely developed and thorough. The writer has put forth a lot of detail into their story.	Level 3 The story is developed somewhat. The plot is evident in the story and can be clearly understood.	Level 2 The story is somewhat developed but rambles with sentences. More detail to develop the story is needed.	Level 1 The story could use more development. The plot is misunderstood and needs detail.
Setting	Level 4 Setting is described vividly and can be pictured easily	Level 3 Setting is clear, but not described well enough for the reader to fully picture. Active use of descriptive words.	Level 2 It is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story, or the reader is merely told what the setting is.	Level 1 Setting is not developed entirely. Very little details are given to help the reader place where the action is happening.
Problems/complications and solution	Level 4 Short story has a clear problem and solution. The writer explains many issues that lead to an overall existing problem with a solution.	Level 3 The writer has demonstrated good understand of problem vs solution but could use a bit more clarity.	Level 2 Short story has developed a well written problem with no clear complications. The resolution is unclear.	Level 1 The problem in the short story is unclear with little or no complications.The resolution is unclear
Spelling and conventions	Level 4 Writer has demonstrated an excellent spelling and grammar use.	Level 3 Writer has demonstrated a good sense of grammar and spelling use.	Level 2 The writers grammar and spelling is okay but could use some work.	Level 1 The writer needs improvement on effective uses of grammar and spelling.