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Historical Fiction: Escaping Slave 
Writing: Historical Fiction Story
After studying the Underground Railroad, student will write a narrative, incorporating facts gleaned from readings.
Rubric Code: PXAXCXB
By faulks
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Historical Fiction
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Historical Event

X 3
Excellent

A historical event is clearly developed and explained.

At least 5 detailed facts are used to tell events that take place in the story.
Good

A historical event is somewhat developed and explained.

4-5 events are included but could use more details.
Fair

The historical event is not well developed.

The reader has trouble figuring out the details of the plot.

Less than 2-3 facts mentioned.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Setting

X 2
Excellent

Several descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place.

The writer's own home is included and hiding place is described in vivid detail.
Good

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

The writer's home is mentioned but description of hiding place is minimal.
Fair

Setting description is not clear.

The writer's home is not mentioned or is the hiding place described.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Characters

Excellent

The main characters are named and clearly described in text.

One famous member of the UGRR is portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.
Good

The main characters are named and described.

One famous member of the UGRR is mentioned in line with the period of time of the writing.
Fair

It is hard to tell who the main characters are.

One famous member is not mentioned.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Plot Development

Excellent

Writing shows evidence of student thinking and creativity.

The story shows a well developed plot with a mix of historical fact and fiction.
Good

Writing shows some evidence of student thinking and creativity.

The story has a developed plot with an artistic mix of historical fact and fiction.
Fair

Writing shows little evidence of student thinking and creativity.

The story has a lack of plot development with little artistic mix of historical fact and fiction.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum unit objectives
Spelling and Grammar

Excellent

There are less than two spelling or grammar errors the student's story.
Good

There are three to five spelling or grammar errors in the student's story.
Fair

There are six to ten spelling or grammar errors in the student's story.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to use proper spelling or grammar.
Organization

Excellent

The story is very well organized.

The plot events are arranged in sequential order. The beginning, middle, and end are clearly developed.
Good

The story is pretty well organized.

Most events occur in sequential order. Some aspects of beginning, middle, and/or end are not as developed as they could be.
Fair

The story is not well organized.

Most events do not occur in sequential order. Many aspects of the beginning, middle, and/or end are missing.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum unit objectives



Keywords:
  • Characters, Story Setting, Story Plot, Story Organization, Story Conventions

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