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Writing a Short Story 
Writing a Short Story
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
Rubric Code: N87X37
By CarlaKingAcadia
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
Students will write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
  Excellent

Exceeds standards

4 pts

Good

Meets standards

3 pts

Fair

Almost Meets standards

2 pts

Poor

Fails to meet standards

1 pts

Hook/Introduction
2 pts

Student uses a hook or thorough introduction to grasp the reader's interest.
Excellent

Introduction is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.
Good

Introduction is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting.
Fair

Provides an introduction that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook somewhat grasps the reader's interest.
Poor

Fails to provide an exposition that provides some background information about the character(s) or setting or a hook to grasp the reader's interest.
Plot
5 pts

Student uses the main events to advance the plot of the story. Plot focuses on something that the character treasures.
Excellent

Plot is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around three key events that lead to a climax and one key event before the resolution. Plot focuses on something that the character treasures.
Good

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax and one key event before the resolution. Plot focuses on something.
Fair

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around a few key events that lead to a climax followed by one key event before the resolution . Plot mentions something that the character treasures.
Poor

Plot is vague or unclear. The story fails to include key events that lead to a climax and/or one key event before the resolution. Plot fails to include something the character treasures.
Point of View
2 pts

The narrator tells the story from the appropriate point-of-view.
Excellent

The point-of-view is clearly defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Good

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Fair

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story.
Poor

The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student fails to use the narration to develop characters and themes in the story.
Characterization
3 pts

Student provides enough details to develop the character.
Excellent

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Good

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting.
Fair

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Poor

Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth.
Dialogue
3 pts

Student uses dialogue to tell the story.
Excellent

The story includes a sufficient amount of dialogue that is correctly written and easily read. Dialogue is correctly punctuated.
Good

The story includes a dialogue that is correctly written and easily read. Dialogue is correctly punctuated.
Fair

The story includes dialogue . Most dialogue is correctly punctuated and easy to read.
Poor

The story does not include a sufficient amount of dialogue that is correctly written and easily read. Dialogue is not correctly punctuated.
Evidence of Proofreading
5 pts

Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Excellent

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Good

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Fair

Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Poor

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Resolution of conflict
2 pts

Resolution
Student includes a clear resolution to the story.
Excellent

The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Good

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict.
Fair

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Poor

The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Plot diagram
3 pts

Rising action plot diagram to guide brainstorming and prewriting process.
Excellent

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. The setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action all correspond to the short story.
Good

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. One of the following is not filled in :setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action
Fair

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. Two of the following are not filled in :setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action
Poor

The diagram is complete and follows the draft of the story. Three or more of the following are not filled in :setting, introduction, climax, theme, rising action and falling action
Peer edit
3 pts

The students revise one another's work for clarity, organization and grammar
Excellent

There is evidence of a peer editor in the rough draft. The suggestions have been considered and an effort has been made to enhance the clarity and artistry of the project through peer editing skills.
Good

There is evidence of a peer editor in the rough draft. The suggestions have been considered and an effort has been made to enhance the story through editing skills although the story could still be further edited to enhance the final product.
Fair

There is evidence of a peer editor in the rough draft. The suggestions have not been considered and an no effort has been made to enhance the story through peer editing skills.
Poor

There is no evidence of a peer editor in the rough draft. The final copy has not been enhanced for the clarity and artistry of communication.



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