iRubric: Short Story rubric

It is not clear what problem the main characters face.

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.

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

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

The final draft has very many spelling and punctuation errors. It is hard to read.

There are many spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft making reading distracting.

There are more than three spelling or punctuation error in the final draft.

There are less than three spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout.

The story is torturous and abusive. I would not read it again without presidential directive.

The story is not fun to read and/or is very unbelievable and impractical.

The piece is fun to read. The plot could use some "POP" or could be more believable, but is basically sound.

Piece is fun to read. The reader is pulled in from the start. The piece creates suspense and makes the reader want to read on. The narration makes sense.