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Alternate Ending to Short Story 
Epilogue Assignment
Write an alternate ending to "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets"
Rubric Code: HXB4W79
By cmcdermo62
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Alternate Ending Assignment
  Exceeds Expectations

5 pts

Fully within expectations

4 pts

Minimally Meets Expectations

3 pts

Not Yet within Expectations

2 pts

Content

Exceeds Expectations

Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style are refreshing and imaginative. Ties to the original story are evident and carefully handled.
Fully within expectations

Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Ties to the original story are clear.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired. Questionable/unclear ties to the original story.
Not Yet within Expectations

Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style. No ties to original story.
Spelling and Grammar

Exceeds Expectations

Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.
Fully within expectations

There are a few spelling and grammar errors; however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Errors are distracting and could likely have been avoided with more careful proofreading.
Not Yet within Expectations

There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice

Exceeds Expectations

Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Writer makes a solid effort to reflect the author's original 'voice.'
Fully within expectations

Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.
Not Yet within Expectations

Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Fluidity

Exceeds Expectations

There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied through out piece.
Fully within expectations

There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is often varied.
Minimally Meets Expectations

An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.
Not Yet within Expectations

No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied.
Explanation

Exceeds Expectations

Paragraph fully explains how the epilogue connects to the original.
Fully within expectations

Some explanation as to how the epilogue connects to the original
Minimally Meets Expectations

No clear connection in the paragraph between the original and the epilogue.
Not Yet within Expectations

Paragraph is omitted.



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