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Creative Writing

A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry, short stories, and writing prompts

Rubric Code: F229287

By lcaldwell

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Creative Writing Assignment
	Exceeds Standards 10 pts	Meets Standards 8 pts	Almost Meets Standards 6 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 4 pts
Creativity & Ideas	Exceeds Standards Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Meets Standards Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Almost Meets Standards Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Does Not Meet Standards Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style.
Word Choices & Voice	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Standards Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Does Not Meet Standards Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Fluidity & Continuity	Exceeds Standards There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied throughout piece and deliberate. Feels like it all goes together.	Meets Standards There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is often varied.	Almost Meets Standards An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.	Does Not Meet Standards No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied.
Organization and Development	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Does Not Meet Standards No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.