iRubric: Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric - Grade 5/6

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Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric - Grade 5/6

Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric b - Grade 5

Rubric Code: QX5C566

By chelseematt

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Realistic Fiction Writing
	Excelling at Outcomes 4 pts	Meeting Outcomes 3 pts	Beginning to Meet Outcomes 2 pts	Not Yet Meeting Outcomes 1 pts
Genre - Realistic Fiction	Excelling at Outcomes The story contains characters, settings and plot that are very realistic and could truly happen in everyday life.	Meeting Outcomes The story is mostly realistic, with one or two elements that could not happen or occur in real life.	Beginning to Meet Outcomes This story is somewhat realistic, with several elements that could not happen or occur in real life.	Not Yet Meeting Outcomes The story is fantasy-based and contains characters, setting or plot that are not realistic.
Problem	Excelling at Outcomes The lead draws the reader in by introducing the problem. Problem gets worse in the story. Problem is solved at the end.	Meeting Outcomes The problem is introduced in the beginning, but may not effectively draw in the reader. Problem is developed in the story. Problem is solved at the end.	Beginning to Meet Outcomes Problem is introduced, but may not be developed throughout the story. Problem may not be solved at the end.	Not Yet Meeting Outcomes Problem is basic and does not engage the reader.
Use of Dialogue	Excelling at Outcomes Dialogue is used effectively throughout the story. It enhances the piece.	Meeting Outcomes Dialogue is used throughout the story; some parts of dialogue may be distracting.	Beginning to Meet Outcomes Some dialogue is used in the story in various places, but more could have been used to make the story more interesting.	Not Yet Meeting Outcomes Very little or no dialogue is used in the story.
Voice	Excelling at Outcomes Voice was carefully selected to fit the purpose and audience.	Meeting Outcomes Voice is appropriate for the audience and purpose. Tone matches problem, setting, and characters.	Beginning to Meet Outcomes Beginning to show understanding of purpose and audience. Tone may not match either the problem, the setting, or the characters.	Not Yet Meeting Outcomes Not yet showing understanding of purpose and audience.
Conventions	Excelling at Outcomes There are very few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs.	Meeting Outcomes There are a few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs.	Beginning to Meet Outcomes There are many punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs.	Not Yet Meeting Outcomes Punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors are distracting to the reader. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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