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Writing a Short Story 
Writing a Short Story
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
Rubric Code: S8XW3X
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
Students will write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
  Level 4

Exceeds standards

4 pts

Level 3

Meets standards

3 pts

Level 2

Almost Meets standards

2 pts

Level 1

Fails to meet standards

1 pts

Plot

Student uses the main events to advance the plot of the story. Plot focuses on something that the character treasures.
Level 4

Plot is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around three key events that lead to a climax and one key event before the resolution. Plot focuses on something that the character treasures.
Level 3

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax and one key event before the resolution. Plot focuses on something.
Level 2

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around a few key events that lead to a climax followed by one key event before the resolution . Plot mentions something that the character treasures.
Level 1

Plot is vague or unclear. The story fails to include key events that lead to a climax and/or one key event before the resolution. Plot fails to include something the character treasures.
Resolution

Student includes a clear resolution to the story.
Level 4

The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Level 3

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict.
Level 2

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Level 1

The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Point of View

The narrator tells the story from the appropriate point-of-view.
Level 4

The point-of-view is clearly defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Level 3

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Level 2

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story.
Level 1

The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student fails to use the narration to develop characters and themes in the story.
Characterization

Student provides enough details to develop the character.
Level 4

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Level 3

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting.
Level 2

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Level 1

Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters lack depth.
Evidence of Proofreading

Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Level 4

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Level 3

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Level 2

Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Level 1

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.



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