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Science Fiction Writing

Fantasy Writing

Students will write a Science Fiction story using the elements of science fiction discussed in class.

Rubric Code: QXC49W9

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Science Fiction
	Beginning 3- 5 (N/A)	Developing 6- 8 (N/A)	Mastering 8 -10 (N/A)
Grammer and Spelling	Beginning 3- 5 Final copy contains repeated spelling and grammatical errors including punctuation and capitalization.	Developing 6- 8 Final copy contains a few grammatical errors, some repeated, including spelling, capitalization and punctuation.	Mastering 8 -10 Final copy contains little or no grammatical errors in spelling, capitalization and/or punctuation.
Science Fiction Elements	Beginning 3- 5 Does not contain any sci-fi. Story appears realistic.	Developing 6- 8 Contains some sci-fi elements including any of the following: sci-fi items, creatures, made up planets/locations, talking creatures/plants, transportation through space, space vehicles and some space/science terminology.	Mastering 8 -10 Contains most sci-fi elements including any of the following: sci-fi items/inventions, made up planets/locations, talking creatures/plants, transportation through space, space vehicles and space/science terminology.
Balance of sci-fi and Realistic	Beginning 3- 5 Story has no balance between science fiction and/or realistic elements.	Developing 6- 8 Story has both science fiction and realistic elements.	Mastering 8 -10 Story has both science and realistic elements described in detail.
Structure	Beginning 3- 5 The story is not neatly presented or easy to read. Paragraphs are not easily identified as introduction, rising action, problem, climax, resolution, falling action and conclusion.	Developing 6- 8 The story is neatly presented/easy to read. Some paragraphs are in correct order and easily identified as introduction, rising action, problem, climax, resolution, falling action and conclusion.	Mastering 8 -10 Story is detailed.Paragraphs are in correct order and easily identified as introduction, rising action, problem, climax, resolution, falling action and conclusion.
Deadline	Beginning 3- 5 Did not meet deadline for final copy and left unfinshed.	Developing 6- 8 Mostly met deadline for final copy, but some typing unfinished and handed in as written work. No illustrations.	Mastering 8 -10 Met the required deadline and handed in final copy.