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Short Story/Cautionary Tale Short Story/Cautionary Tale Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story. Rubric Code: JX7XA5A By smckowan Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Narrative Writing
	Exceeds standards 5 pts	Meets standards 4 pts	Almost Meets standards 3 pts
Beginning	5 Exposition is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.	4 Exposition is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook could be more attention-getting.	3 Exposition is lacking development and/or a hook.
Plot	5 Plot is well developed in the story and fulfills all of the assigned requirements.	4 Plot is apparent in the story and fulfills some of the assigned requirements.	3 Plot is not apparent in the story or does not fulfill the assigned requirements.
Ending	5 The ending of the story is very fitting and well-composed.	4 The ending of the story is obvious but could've been more creative.	3 The ending of the story is too abrupt and seriously lacks originality.
Characterization	5 The development of the characters is exceptional/ characters' descriptions fulfill the assignment's requirements.	4 The development of the characters is satisfactory/<BR> characters' descriptions fulfill the assignment's requirements.	3 The characters are not developed enough and/or lack the descriptions required by the assignment.
Stylistic Approach/Device	5 Story has a cool title; a fitting tone/mood is apparent; dialogue is used throughout the story; story contains a good amount of imagery and it conveys a cautionary message.	4 Story has a title; tone/mood is subtle; dialogue is used on occasion; some imagery can be found in the story and mentions a cautionary message.	3 Story has a title; tone/mood is inconsistent or missing; little to no dialogue; needs more imagery; missing the cautionary element.