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Narrative Writing 
Writing a Children's Story
Rubric Code: R2263A7
By mrferracuti
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Working Towards Expectations

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Cover

Working Towards Expectations

Title and illustration are poorly done or do not relate to the story.
Meets Expectations

Title and illustration clearly relate to the story.
Exceeds expectations

Title and illustration on cover clearly relate to the story and entice readers to pick up the book.
About the Author / Dedication and Copyright Pages

Working Towards Expectations

Pages are missing from the final product and take away from the professional aspect of creating a children's book
Meets Expectations

Pages are included and have the expected requirements
Exceeds expectations

All pages are related and designed in a professional manner.
Plot Development

Working Towards Expectations

Two or more of the five areas of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) are not present and/or are not clearly developed.
Meets Expectations

One of the five areas of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) is not present and/or is not clearly developed.
Exceeds expectations

All five areas of the plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) are present and are clearly developed.
Use of Literary Devices

Working Towards Expectations

One or no literary devices are used in the work.
Meets Expectations

Two different literary devices are used in the work.
Exceeds expectations

Three different literary devices are used in the work.
Dialogue

Working Towards Expectations

Dialogue is not included or is used less than three times.
Meets Expectations

Dialogue is included in the story and student has used it 5 times to contribute to the story. Some errors with formating.
Exceeds expectations

Dialogue is included and enhances the story throughout. No errors in formatting dialogue.
Theme

Working Towards Expectations

Theme may be unclear or not fully developed.
Ending may not fully engage or satisfy the audience.
Meets Expectations

Generally successful treatment of a theme.
Contains a generally successful ending.
Exceeds expectations

Meaningful and original treatment of a theme.
Contains a well-earned and satisfying ending.
Illustrations

Working Towards Expectations

The illustrations help present the plot throughout all areas in the work.
Meets Expectations

The illustrations help present the plot in a majority of areas throughout the work.
Exceeds expectations

The illustrations help present the plot throughout all areas in the work.
Execution of Illustrations

Working Towards Expectations

Illustrations are neat and visually pleasing throughout the entire work
Meets Expectations

Illustrations are neat and visually pleasing throughout a majority of the work.
Exceeds expectations

Illustrations need more details and attention to visual appearance.
Text Mechanics

Working Towards Expectations

Mechanics — including grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. — contains many errors
Meets Expectations

Mechanics — including grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. — contains few errors.
Exceeds expectations

Mechanics — including grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. — are flawlessly appropriate for this work of children’s literature.




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