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Writing: Short Math Story

Upon completion of in-class practice of identifying and defining math vocabulary, students should be able to use their knowledge to write a short story that tells of an occupation that uses fractions. Students should use creativity and previous research to write about themselves in a future position. They should explain in detail how they use fractions, and use a math example in their story.

Rubric Code: KX24W3B

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Subject: Education

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Algebra Short Story
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Characters	Excellent The main characters are named and clearly described in text. Most readers could effectively identify and describe characters and their influence in the story.	Good The main characters are named and described. Most readers would have some idea of what the characters looked like and their influence in the story.	Fair It is hard to tell who the main characters are.	Needs Improvement Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Setting	Excellent Several descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place. Most readers can easily identify when and where the story took place.	Good Some descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place. Most readers would have some idea of when and where the story took place.	Fair Setting description is not clear. The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place.	Needs Improvement Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Use of Math Knowledge	Excellent Strong use of math knowledge. Used a math example correctly.<BR> Several detailed descriptive words are used to tell events that take place in the story. The plot events provide a resolution to the conflict.	Good Some use of math knowledge. Used a math example, but the answer was incorrect.<BR> Some detailed and descriptive words are used to tell actions and events that take place in the story. The plot events resolve the conflict.	Fair Little use of math knowledge. Incorrectly used a math example. <BR> The reader has trouble figuring out the details of the plot. Most readers have trouble connecting the plot events to the conflict and/or resolution.	Needs Improvement Incorrect use of math knowledge. Did not provide a math example.
Spelling and Grammar	Excellent There are less than 2 spelling or grammar errors in the draft of the student's story.	Good There is 2 - 4 spelling or grammar errors in the student's draft of the story.	Fair The student's draft has many spelling and grammar errors.	Needs Improvement Student fails to use proper spelling or grammar.
Organization	Excellent The story is very well organized. The plot events are arranged in sequential order. The beginning, middle, and end are clearly developed.	Good The story is pretty well organized. Most events occur in sequential order. Some aspects of beginning, middle, and/or end are not as developed as they could be.	Fair The story is not well organized. Most events do not occur in sequential order. Many aspects of the beginning, middle, and/or end are missing.	Needs Improvement Student fails to meet minimum unit objectives
Neatness	Excellent Writing shows evidence of student thinking and creativity. The story is new and original and well thought out. Written in 12 point font.	Good Writing shows some evidence of student thinking and creativity. Most story events are new and original. Written in 12 point font.	Fair Writing shows little evidence of student thinking and creativity. Few story events are new and original. Written in 12 point font or handwritten.	Needs Improvement Student fails to meet minimum unit objectives. Handwritten
Use of Vocabulary Words	Excellent The story correctly uses at least 20 vocabulary words.	Good The story correctly uses 14 - 19 vocabulary words.	Fair The story correctly uses 8-13 vocabulary words.	Needs Improvement The story correctly uses 7 or less vocabulary words.

Keywords:

Characters, Story Setting, Story Plot, Story Organization, Story Conventions, Math

Subjects:

Education

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