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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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Spooky Story Rubric
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.
Keywords:
Creative Writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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