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Creative Writing

A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry, short stories, and writing prompts

Rubric Code: TXACA74

By elizbob

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Creative Writing Assignment
	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Almost Meets Standards 2 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 1 pts
Name and Date 3 pts	Exceeds Standards Name and date	Meets Standards name or date	Almost Meets Standards	Does Not Meet Standards no name or date
Indenting 4 pts	Exceeds Standards all paragraphs indented	Meets Standards some paragraphs indented	Almost Meets Standards one paragraph indented	Does Not Meet Standards no paragraphs indented
Creativity 5 pts	Exceeds Standards Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Meets Standards Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Almost Meets Standards Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Does Not Meet Standards Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style.
Spelling and Grammar 4 pts	Exceeds Standards Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment. 0-3 errors	Meets Standards There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment. 4-6 errors	Almost Meets Standards Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Does Not Meet Standards There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice 4 pts	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work. At least 3 "expensive" words	Meets Standards Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work. 2 "expensive" words	Almost Meets Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Does Not Meet Standards Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Fluidity 4 pts	Exceeds Standards There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied through out piece. NO paragraphs start with "I"	Meets Standards There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is often varied.	Almost Meets Standards An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.	Does Not Meet Standards No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied.
Organization and Development 4 pts	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work. All work is cited. NO evidence of plagiarism.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Does Not Meet Standards No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.
Literary Devices Extra Credit 5 pts	Exceeds Standards Up to 5 extra points for advanced literary devices such as simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, etc.....	Meets Standards	Almost Meets Standards	Does Not Meet Standards

Keywords:

creative writing, poetry, prose

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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