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iRubric: Fiction Story-Story Structure rubric

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Fiction Story-Story Structure Fiction Story-Story Structure Students were asked to make a story map and then write a story of their own. Rubric Code: P2X84A7 By Protoolsguru123 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Fiction Story
	Developing 1 pts	Approaching 2 pts	Accomplishing 3 pts	Surpassing 4 pts
Exposition	Developing There is no clear beginning. Characters may not be introduced or setting may not be included.	Approaching There is a beginning to the story that includes characters and setting.	Accomplishing Beginning of story introduces us to main characters and setting. Setting includes both time and place.	Surpassing Beginning of story engages the audience while introducing the reader to main characters and setting. Setting includes both time and place and uses details that describe both.
Rising Action	Developing May only include less than 3 events or events are not in a logical order. No problem is stated.	Approaching Includes at least 3 events that may not be in a logical order. There is no building of suspense or tension. Problem may not be clearly defined.	Accomplishing Includes 4 to 5 events in a logical order and build suspense or tension. Problem is clearly defined.	Surpassing Includes 4 or more events that are in a logical order and events build suspense or tension. Reader is drawn into the story. Problem is clearly defined.
Turn-around/Climax	Developing There is no turn-around. Events do not lead to a climax.	Approaching Includes either a turn-around or a climax point.	Accomplishing There is a clear turn-around point. Climax is evident.	Surpassing The turn-around and climax draw the reader in.
Resolution	Developing There is no resolution.	Approaching The resolution may not be logical.	Accomplishing There is a logical resolution to the story.	Surpassing There is a satisfying and convincing resolution to the story.
Theme	Developing There is no theme to this story.	Approaching A theme is attempted, but isn't clear.	Accomplishing There is a clear theme to the story.	Surpassing The theme is clear and is appropriate for this story.