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Creative Writing Rubric

A rubric used to assess a piece of fiction written for The Young Authors Conference

Rubric Code: KXW35B5

By kluhini

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Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Creative Writing
	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts	Fully meets expectations 3 pts	Meets Expectations 2 pts	Not Yet Within Expectations 1 pts
Creativity	Exceeds Expectations Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style are refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Fully meets expectations Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Meets Expectations Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Not Yet Within Expectations Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style.
Spelling and Grammar	Exceeds Expectations Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Fully meets expectations There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Meets Expectations Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Not Yet Within Expectations There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice	Exceeds Expectations Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Fully meets expectations Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Expectations Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Not Yet Within Expectations Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Fluidity	Exceeds Expectations There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied through out piece.	Fully meets expectations There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is often varied.	Meets Expectations An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.	Not Yet Within Expectations No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied.