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Creative Writing - Short Story 
Rubric Code: GXW76B
By abigail_asciola
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Short Story
  A

20 pts

B

18 pts

C

16 pts

D/F

14 pts

Format

A

All formatting requirements were met including length, font, spacing, and heading.
B

Most formatting requirements were met.
C

Many formatting requirements were not met.
D/F

Most formatting requirements were not met.
Punctuation/Grammar

A

There were no obvious punctuation or grammar mistakes.
B

There were a few punctuation or grammar mistakes. The mistakes did not distract the reader.
C

There were many punctuation or grammar mistakes which greatly distracted the reader.
D/F

There are so many mistakes that it is obvious that the paper was not proofread. Very distracting.
Conflicts

A

The story incorporates a number of conflicts that interest and excite the reader.
B

There are conflicts but they are dull or unexplained. The storyline lacks originality.
C

There are conflicts but one does not follow from the other. The storyline is confusing.
D/F

There are no obvious conflicts in the story.
Character Development

A

The reader gains a deep understanding of the characters. Details and literary techniques are used.
B

The reader gains an understanding of the characters. Details are lacking and questions are left unanswered.
C

The characters are dull and have no substance. The reader gains very little understanding of the characters.
D/F

The characters are dull and have no substance. The reader gains no understanding of the characters.
Word Choice/Imagination

A

Accurate and specific words and details are used. The writer thinks and writes in a unique manner.
B

Accurate and specific words and details are used. The writing style is interesting but lacks originality.
C

Vague and inspecific words are used. The story lacks important details.
D/F

The writer does not provide the reader with any details.




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