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Creative Writing Mystery Short Story 
Creative Writing Mystery Short Story
Class writes a short mystery story.
Rubric Code: SXBBCC6
By ngibbons
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Mystery Short Story
  Poor

0-3

(N/A)

Fair

4-6

(N/A)

Good

7-9

(N/A)

Excellent

10

(N/A)

Setting

Time (Year, season, day, etc) and place
Poor

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

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

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

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

minimum 3 characters
describe the characters intrinsically (thinking, feeling) and extrinsically ( appearance, actions, words)
Poor

Characters are not developed and are not realistic.
Fair

Characters are developed only slightly. Characters are not very realistic or believable. Characters have little personality. 3 characters
Good

Characters are mostly developed. Characters are mostly realistic and believable. Characters have some personality and depth.
We know what character looks like, and act.
Excellent

Characters are fully developed. Characters are realistic and believable. Characters have personaility and depth.
We know characters looks, actions, thoughts through descriptions, dialogue, and action in the story.
Mystery

suspense??
Poor

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

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

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

There is a great elelment of mystery throughout the entire story. The story is well built and follows principles of mystery.
Twist or Irony

Verbal irony.
Situational irony.
Dramatic irony.
Poor

No twist is present in the story.
Fair

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

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

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

Look on your Elements in a Mystery notes!
Poor

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

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

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

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

Poor

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

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

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

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

Poor

Story is one page or less typed
Fair

N/A
Good

Story is 2 pages, typed, double spaced.
Excellent

Story is 3+ pages typed, double spaced.
Grammar

Poor

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are not followed and there are many mistakes. 10 or more mistakes
Fair

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are loosely followed and have many mistakes. 7-9 mistakes
Good

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are followed but with several mistakes. 4-6 mistakes
Excellent

Standard rules of grammar and spelling are followed with very few mistakes. Less than 3 mistakes.



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