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Historical Fiction - Flood, Fires, and Food Historical Fiction Student will write an historical fiction narrative using a specific time period and setting to enhance the plot. The student will demonstrate the roles and functions of heroes, villains, and narrator. Finally the piece will depict conflicts and resolutions. Rubric Code: H2X8849 By doreent81 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Historical Fiction/Diaries
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Characters/Setting	4 The main characters are CLEARLY named and described in text. MANY vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when (time period) and where the story took place.	3 The main characters are named and described in text. SOME vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when (time period) and where the story took place.	2 The main characters are named. The reader can figure out when (time period) and where the story took place, but the author does not supply much detail.	1 It is hard to tell who the main characters are. The reader has trouble figuring out when (time period) and where the story took place.
Problem/Solution	4 It is VERY EASY for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem. The solution to the character's problems are EASY to understand and is logical. There are no loose ends.	3 It is FAIRLY EASY for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem. The solution to the character's problems are EASY to understand and is somewhat logical.	2 It is FAIRLY EASY for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face, but it is NOT CLEAR why it is a problem. The solution to the character's problems are A LITTLE HARD to understand.	1 It is NOT CLEAR what the main characters face. No solution is attempted or it is impossible to understand.
Organization	4 The story is VERY WELL organized. One idea or scene follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions.	3 The story is PRETTY WELL organized. One idea or scene may seem out of place.	2 The story is a LITTLE HARD TO FOLLOW. The transitions are sometimes not clear.	1 Ideas and scenes seem to be randomly arranged.
Historical Events	4 Many historical events are VERY clearly aligned and accurate. The story accurately reflects the true events of the historical event chosen	3 Some historical events are clearly aligned and accurate.	2 Some historical events are somewhat aligned and accurate.	1 Few or no historical events are mentioned or are inaccurate.
Grammar and Mechanics	4 No grammatical errors throughout the writing.	3 There are 1 or 2 grammatical errors throughout the writinge	2 There are 3 or 4 grammatical errors throughtout the writing.	1 There numerous grammatical errors throughout the writing.