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Short Story 
Short Story
Rubric Code: N22WB34
By jbenson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exceptional

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Organization/Development

Exceptional

The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic.
Good

Most of the story is related to the assigned topic.
Fair

The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic.
Poor

No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned topic.
Setting

Exceptional

Many vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place
Good

Some vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place.
Fair

The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but the author didn't supply much detail.
Poor

The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place
Characters

Exceptional

The main characters are named and clearly described and actions shown to describe their personalities in the text. Most readers could describe the characters accurately. Has a true connection with the characters.
Good

The characters are named and described. Most readers would have some idea of what the characters looked like. Has a connection, but seems hesitate about the characters true role.
Fair

The main characters are named. The reader knows very little about the characters. Not many description words are used. Has minimal connection with the characters.
Poor

It is hard to tell who the main characters are. No description words are used. No connection with the character.
Problem/Conflict

Exceptional

It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.
Good

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.
Fair

It is fairly easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face but it is not clear why it is a problem.
Poor

It is not clear what problem the characters face.
Solution/Resolution

Exceptional

Shows evidence of climax action and what will later be resolved.
Good

There is a rising action, but it doesn't flow with the story.
Fair

Unsure of where the story is going to go next.
Poor

Solution already solved and no detail was produced.
Creativity

Exceptional

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.
Good

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.
Fair

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination.
Poor

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.




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