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Story Rubric (Southard) 
Creative writing
Rubric Code: V949W4
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Proficient

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Satisfactory

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Unsatisfactory

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Work Ethic

Advanced

-Every portion of assignment completed by due date
-Student always uses class time to complete work
-Student is present, on time and prepared for each day of project<BR>
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-Student stays on task
Proficient

-Every portion of assignment completed
-Student usually uses class time to complete work
-Student is present, on time and prepared for most days of project
Satisfactory

-Most portions of assignment complete
-Student sometimes uses class time to complete wor
-Student is present, on time and prepared some days of project
Unsatisfactory

-Some portions of assignment incomplete
-Student rarely uses class time to complete work
-Student is absent, late or unprepared for many days of project
Creativity and Innovation

Advanced

-Project shows uniqueness to engage viewer
-Student uses technology to improve project
-Student fully integrates visual and performing arts in their work
Proficient

-Project engages the viewer
-Student uses some technology to improve project
-Student integrates the arts in a limited way
Satisfactory

-Some portions of project show originality
-Student uses technology to minimally improve project
Unsatisfactory

-Project shows minimal originality or use of technology
Writing
Written Communication

Advanced

-Uses correct grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation with few, if any errors
-Exhibits a logical and coherent structure of ideas.
Proficient

-Uses correct grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation with scattered errors that do not hinder comprehension
-Exhibits an attempt at structure with sequence of ideas.
Satisfactory

-Contains frequent errors in grammar syntax, spelling and punctuation that do not hinder comprehension
-Lacks focus but shows some organization of ideas.
Unsatisfactory

-Contains frequent errors in grammar which hinder comprehension
-Shows no focus or organization of ideas
Exposition

Advanced

The text creatively engages the
reader by setting out a well-developed
conflict, situation, or observation and its
significance. It establishes one or multiple
points of view and introduces
a narrator and/or complex characters.
Proficient

The text orients the reader by setting
out a conflict, situation, or
observation and its significance.
It establishes one point of view and
introduces a narrator and/or
developed characters.
Satisfactory

The text provides a setting with a
vague conflict, situation, or
observation with an unclear point of
view. It introduces a narrator and/or
underdeveloped characters.
Unsatisfactory

The text provides a setting with a
vague conflict, situation, or
observation with an unclear point of
view. It introduces a narrator and/or
underdeveloped characters.
Plot Cohesion

Advanced

The text creates a seamless progression
of experiences or events using multiple
techniques—such as chronology,
flashback, foreshadowing, suspense,
etc.—to sequence events so that they
build on one another to create a
coherent whole.
Proficient

The text creates a logical progression
of experiences or events using some
techniques—such as chronology,
flashback, foreshadowing, suspense,
etc.—to sequence events so that
they build on one another to create
a coherent whole.
Satisfactory

The text creates a sequence or
progression of experiences or events.
Unsatisfactory

The text lacks a sequence or progression
of experiences or events
or presents an illogical sequence
of events.
Conclusion

Advanced

The text moves to a conclusion that
artfully follows from and thoughtfully
reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
Proficient

The text provides a conclusion that
follows from and reflects on what is
experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
Satisfactory

The text provides a conclusion that
follows from what is experienced,
observed, or resolved over the
course of the narrative.
Unsatisfactory

The text may provide a conclusion
to the events of the narrative.
Narrative Technique and Development

Advanced

The text demonstrates sophisticated
narrative techniques—such as
engaging dialogue, artistic pacing,
vivid description, complex reflection,
and multiple plot lines—to develop
experiences, events, and/or characters
Proficient

The text uses narrative techniques,
such as dialogue, description,
reflection, to showing events, and/or
experiences.
Satisfactory

The text uses some narrative
techniques, such as dialogue or
description and merely retells
events and/or experiences.
Unsatisfactory

The text lacks narrative techniques
and merely retells events and/or
experiences.




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