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Creative Writing Mystery Short Story 
Creative Writing Mystery Short Story
Mystery Short Story
Rubric Code: S4677X
By ngusditis
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Below Basic

2 pts

Basic

3 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Advanced

5 pts

Setting

Below Basic

There is no description of the setting other than a mention of where the story takes place.
Basic

The setting is briefly described with little detail. The setting is not realistic
Proficient

Setting is described in some detail. The reader has a sense of where the action takes place. The setting is mostly realistic and true
Advanced

Setting is described in full detail. It is easy to understand where action takes place. Setting is realistic and true
Character

Below Basic

Characters are not developed and are not realistic.
Basic

Characters are developed only slightly. Characters are not very realistic or believable. Characters have little personaility.
Proficient

Characters are mostly developed. Characters are mostly realistic and believable. Characters have some personality and depth.
Advanced

Characters are fully developed. Characters are realistic and believable. Characters have personaility and depth.
Mystery

Below Basic

There is little to no element of mystery to the story.
Basic

There is a small element of mystery in the story but it is not the main part of the story.
Proficient

There is an element of mystery through most of the story. The story is solid and follows some principles of mystery.
Advanced

There is a great element of mystery throughout the entire story. The story is well built and follows principles of mystery.
Problem/Conflict

Below Basic

It is not clear what the problem the main characters face.
Basic

It is fairly clear for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face but it is not clear why it is a problem.
Proficient

It is fairly clear for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and is clear why it is a problem.
Advanced

It is very easy for the reader to understand the problem the main characters face and why it is a problem.
Plot

Below Basic

The plot is not developed and follows no specific path.
Basic

The plot is loosely developed and has many holes. It does not follow a path or the plot diagram.
Proficient

The plot is mostly developed with some holes. It follows a specific path and mostly follows a plot diagram.
Advanced

The plot is fully developed and follows a specific path from beginning to end. It clearly follows a plot diagram.
Twist

Below Basic

No twist is present in the story.
Basic

A small twist is present in the story but seems out of place or there only as a requirement.
Proficient

A good twist is present in the story and keeps the reader guessing. The twist is somewhat set up and partially carried out.
Advanced

A fantastic twist is present in the story and keeps the reader guessing. The twist is well set up and carried out.
Sequence

Below Basic

The story does not follow a sequence, is not believable and doesn't make sense.
Basic

The story barely follows a logical sequence. It makes little sense and is not very believable.
Proficient

The story mostly follows a logical sequence, makes sense and is mostly believable.
Advanced

The story follows a logical sequence, makes sense and is believable.
Conventions: Spelling and Grammar

Below Basic

There are more than 6 grammar and/or spelling errors in final writing.
Basic

There are 5-6 grammar and/or spelling errors in final writing.
Proficient

There are 3-4 grammar and/or spelling errors in final writing.
Advanced

There are fewer than 2 grammar and/or spelling errors in final writing.
Creativitiy

Below Basic

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.
Basic

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination.
Proficient

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.
Advanced

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.
Presentation

Below Basic

Story is illegible during most of the parts of the story and missing a title page.
Basic

Story may be illegible at parts of the story and missing a title page.
Proficient

Story is neatly written with legible handwriting but with basic title page.
Advanced

Story is neatly written with legible handwriting with a creative title page.
Totals:

Below Basic
Basic
Proficient
Advanced



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