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Spooky Story Creative Writing 
Spooky Story Creative Writing
By utilizing Greek/Latin Root list words, Mr. Moore's students will create their own spooky short story, focusing on setting, characterization, plot, creativity, and grammar. The targeted audience will be Kindergarten students at Saints Francis & Clare Catholic School!
Rubric Code: JX92B52
By smoore5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Characterization

Excellent

The character(s) is/are clearly developed with descriptions of each character.
Good

The character(s) is/are clearly developed with descriptions of each character, but sometimes does not make sense in the story.
Fair

The character(s) is/are somewhat developed, but sometimes does not make sense in the story.
Needs Improvement

The character(s) is/are barely developed.
Setting

Excellent

Use of setting is clear.
Reader is able to distinguish when a change of setting is present or has occurred
Good

Use of setting is somewhat clear, at times is difficult for reader to clearly identify setting.
Fair

Use of setting is unclear, it is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story.
Needs Improvement

No use of setting is present in the short story. It is clearly undetermined.
Plot

Excellent

Story has at least one well defined problem/conflict. Has a distinguished solution.
Good

Story has a problem/conflict. Has an acceptable solution.
Fair

Story has a problem and solution.
Needs Improvement

The problem but solution is not present and/or no problem or solution.
Creativity

Excellent

Story includes plenty of details that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a successful spooky story that is age appropriate.
Good

Story includes some details that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a spooky story that is age appropriate.
Fair

Story includes very little details that give the reader images in their mind while reading the story. Story is a spooky story that is age appropriate.
Needs Improvement

Story is told with very little or no details that give the reader images in the mind while reading the story. Story may be a spooky story that is not age appropriate.
Senses

Excellent

Story goes above and beyond to include plenty of details that give the reader images and definitely appeals to the reader's senses! WOW Work!
Good

Story includes plenty of details that give the reader images and definitely appeals to the reader's senses! Good work!
Fair

Story includes some details that give the reader images and appeals somewhat to the reader's senses!
Needs Improvement

Story attempts to include some details that give the reader images and appeals the reader's senses!
Audience

Excellent

Your writing is very much appropriate for your targeted audience!
Good
Fair
Needs Improvement

Your writing is not appropriate for your targeted audience!
Figurative Elements

Excellent

Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Alliteration...There were more than 10 figurative elements in the Spooky Story!
Good

Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Alliteration...There were at least 8 figurative elements in the Spooky Story!
Fair

Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Alliteration...There were at least 5 figurative elements in the Spooky Story!
Needs Improvement

Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Alliteration...There were at least 3 figurative elements in the Spooky Story!
Suspense

Excellent

There is amazing suspense in your story!
Good

There is some suspense in your story!
Fair

There is little suspense in your story!
Needs Improvement

There is no suspense in your story.
Point of View/Perspective

Excellent

Point of view is consistent throughout your story. It is evident that the author took the time to ensure consistency.
Good

Point of view is mostly consistent throughout your story. It is evident that the author took some time to ensure consistency.
Fair

Point of view is somewhat consistent throughout your story. There was some time to ensure consistency.
Needs Improvement

Point of view is not consistent throughout your story. There was no time to ensure consistency.
Grammar/Mechanics

Excellent

There are very little or no punctuation,spelling and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs. The story is at least 1 page long. 1st draft and peer revision is attached.
Good

There are no more than 6 punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story is at least 1 page long. 1st draft and peer revision is attached.
Fair

There are no more than 9 punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs. The story may not be 1 page long. Either 1st draft or peer revision may not be attached.
Needs Improvement

There are more than 12 punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs. The story may not be one page long. Either 1st draft or peer revision may not be attached.



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