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Fictional Narrative 
Students will write a fictional narrative. The topic or theme of the story comes from The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. The teacher will grade the work based on the proper development of elements: theme, character, conflict, plot, and setting.
Rubric Code: HXB9878
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Fictional Narrative
  Level 4

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Level 3

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Level 2

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Level 1

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Creativity

Level 4

The story has great creativity. The details are very clear and it "paints" a picture in the reader's head. In addition, the author uses the topic as an inspiration, but does not limit him/herself to it.
Level 3

The story has good creativity. The details are mostly clear and easy to follow. The author may limit their story to the topic, lacking elaboration.
Level 2

The story has creativity. The derails are partly clear and easy to follow. The author The author allowed him/herself to stick only to the topic.
Level 1

The story is unclear and hard to follow. The illustration is not used as inspiration.
Setting

Level 4

You know exactly when and where everything in the story is taking place.

The setting is described so well that you feel like your there.
Level 3

The setting is partially clear. There are some places in which the setting is not vividly described.
Level 2

The setting is barely clear. Only one or two scene setting is vividly described.
Level 1

You do not know when and where the story takes place.
Conflict, Plot Events, Resolution

Level 4

The conflict is clear in the story and there is a resolution of some kind at the end. The plot is thoughtful and shows evidence of planning. Everything in the story makes sense within the context of the story.
Level 3

One of the following is missing or unclear in the story; conflict, plot events, or resolution.
Level 2

Two of the following are missing or unclear in the story; conflict, plot events, or resolution.
Level 1

Three or more of the following are missing or unclear in the story; conflict, plot events, or resolution.
Character Description

Level 4

The characters are described with vivid detail. If there was a person in your image, they are incorporated in the story in some way. The characters use dialogue to communicate.
Level 3

The characters are described with some detail. Dialogue is used sparingly, detracting from the story.
Level 2

There is very little detail about the characters. There is little dialogue,
Level 1

The characters are not clearly described. Dialogue is not used.
Conventions

Level 4

This story is mostly free of capitalisation, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Level 3

This story has some capitalisation, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Level 2

This story has a few capitalisation, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Level 1

This story has many capitalisation, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Editing

Level 4

You edited your story in a thoughtful and meaningful way.
Level 3

You edited your story carefully.
Level 2

Editing is present, but comments may be lacking thought.
Level 1

No evidence of editing.




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