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Story Elements: Character, Setting, Event 
Story Elements: Character, Setting, Event
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
Rubric Code: M226782
By mdmccord44
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Setting

1

Student attempts to provide setting, but is unable to provide even one correct component.
2

Student can provide 1 element of the setting.
3

Student can provide multiple details of the setting, where and when.
4

Student can provide multiple details of the setting and explain how the setting is important to the plot, or what happens in the story.
Character

1

Student tries but is unable to name a character from the story. There is no description of the character.
2

Student can name one or more characters from the story, but cannot state who the main character(s) is. There is little description of the character.
3

Student can identify and describe the main character(s) and supporting characters that are important to the story baed on evidence (thoughts, words and actions) found in the text.
4

Student uses vivid details to identify and describe the main character(s) and supporting characters that are important to the story based on evidence (thoughts, words and actions) found in the text.
Specific event

1

Student attempts to identify a specific event.
2

Student gives some details about the event but leaves out key points.
Uses little evidence from the story.
3

Student identifies key elements from the story
based on evidence found in the story.
4

Student uses vivid details to describe all the key elements from the specific event based on evidence found in the story.
Presentation

1

Student work is incomplete and illegible, with many spelling and grammar errors.
2

Student work is mostly complete, mostly legible with some words spelled incorrectly and some grammar errors.
Pictures or drawings somewhat represent the task.
3

Student work is mostly complete, legible, with few words spelled incorrectly and few grammar errors.
Pictures or drawings represent the task.
4

Student work is complete, neat, and most of the words are spelled correctly and there are few grammar errors.
Pictures or drawings are well done and fully represent the task.



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