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Writing: Historical Fiction Story 
Writing: Historical Fiction Story
Upon completion of reading a historical fictional story, readers will show their understanding of historical fiction by creating their own historical fiction story after researching an event or person of history.
Rubric Code: RXC7635
By suzannewong
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Story Writing: Parts of a story
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Title/Author

Excellent

Story Title is creative, clearly relates to the story, and is visible on the cover page of the book.
The student puts their name on the cover.
Good

Story Title somewhat relates to the story and is visible on the cover page of the book. The student puts their name on the cover.
Fair

Story Title is visible on the cover page of the book. The student puts their name on the cover.
Needs Improvement

There is no Story Title or name on the cover.
Characters

Excellent

The main characters are named and clearly described in text. Characters are portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.
Good

The main characters are named and described. Characters are somewhat portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.
Fair

It is hard to tell who the main characters are. Characters are rarely portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Setting

Excellent

Several descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place. Most readers can easily identify when and where the story took place.
Good

Some descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place. Most readers would have some idea of when and where the story took place.
Fair

Setting description is not clear. The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Historical Event

Excellent

A historical event is clearly developed and explained.
Several detailed descriptive words are used to tell events that take place in the story. The reader feels as though the story really happened.
Good

A historical event is somewhat developed and explained. Some detailed and descriptive words are used to tell actions and events that take place in the story.
Fair

The historical event is not well developed. The reader has trouble figuring out the details of the plot. Most readers have trouble connecting the plot events to the conflict and/or resolution.
Needs Improvement

Student fails to meet minimum objectives
Artistic Mix

Excellent

Writing shows evidence of student thinking and creativity. The story shows a well developed artistic mix of historical fact and fiction.
Good

Writing shows some evidence of student thinking and creativity. The story has a somewhat developed artistic mix of historical fact and fiction.
Fair

Writing shows little evidence of student thinking and creativity. The story shows 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
Illustrations

Excellent

There are illustrations on each page that match the words of the story.
Good

Some of the illustrations match the words on the page.
Fair

Very few of the illustrations match the words on the page.
Needs Improvement

The illustrations do not match the words on the page.



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

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