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Identifying Story Elements 
Identifying Story Elements
(Reading 1.4) demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts by identifying important ideas and supporting details
Rubric Code: QXB94CA
By ldylouis
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Story Elements - various texts
  Level 4

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Level 3

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Level 2

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Level 1

Poor

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Elements of a Story

Complete a plot diagram with text examples and summary in own words.
Level 4

Can identify all elements of a story: Plot, Characters, Setting, Style, Conflict/Problem, Solution to the Conflict/Problem, Theme of a story.
Level 3

Identifies only 5-6 Elements of a story from the following: Plot, Characters, Setting, Style, Conflict/Problem, Solution to the Conflict/Problem, Theme of a story.
Level 2

Identifies only 4 Elements of a story from the following: Plot, Characters, Setting, Style, Conflict/Problem, Solution to the Conflict/Problem, Theme of a story.
Level 1

Identifies 3 or less of the Elements of a story from the following: Plot, Characters, Setting, Style, Conflict/Problem, Solution to the Conflict/Problem, Theme of a story.
Plot

Supports the plot elements on the diagram
Level 4

Accurately describes in detail how the story is structured. Accurately gives text examples of each area of the plot.
Level 3

Can retell the majority of the structure of the story. Uses combination details and general descriptions.
Level 2

Can only describe certain parts of how the story is structured. No details, only general descriptions
Level 1

Cannot describe the parts of how a story is structured.
Characters

Identify each character and describe them.
Level 4

Named all of the characters. Able to give text example of characterization as the fit the plot.
Level 3

Named some of the characters. Able to describe each character.
Level 2

Named a few of the characters. Can describe some of the characters.
Level 1

Did not name any of the characters
Setting/Atmosphere

Describe the setting and atmosphere and why the author chooses it.
Level 4

Described the setting: when and where the story took place. Described the atmosphere of the story.
Level 3

Described part of setting: when or where the story took place. Can describe some characteristics of the atmosphere of the story.
Level 2

Described some of the setting: when and where the story took place. Can only identify 1 characteristic that describes the atmosphere of the story.
Level 1

Did not describe the setting or atmosphere.
Conflict/Problem

Identify the conflict
Level 4

Describes the main conflict in summary and text evidence.
Level 3

Describes most of the main conflict with at least one text example.
Level 2

Describes some of the main conflict.
Level 1

Did not state the problem.
Solution

Identify the solution and describe how the characters react to it.
Level 4

Correctly summarizes the solution and uses textual evidence to support the choice.
Level 3

Correctly states the solution by summarizing or textual evidence.
Level 2

Partially states the solution.
Level 1

Did not state how the problem was solved
Style

Choose parts of the story that stand out to you and analyze how it made the story build in suspense.
Level 4

Describes more than 5 ways the author expresses himself and conveys his ideas and central purpose. Uses details and examples to explain their reasoning.
Level 3

Describes 4 ways the author expresses himself and conveys his ideas and central purpose. Uses details.
Level 2

Describes 2-3 ways the author expresses himself and conveys his ideas and central purpose. Uses details and general descriptions.
Level 1

Describes 1 or less ways the author expresses himself and conveys his ideas and central purpose. Uses no details.
Theme

Level 4

Describes the theme of the story and how they can learn from the theme. Uses details.
Level 3

Can describe the theme of the story in some detail and general descriptions.
Level 2

Has trouble describing the theme of the story needs to be prompted to complete train of thought.
Level 1

Cannot describe the theme of the story.
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