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Short Story Writing - Grade 7/8 
Rubric Code: VXAB749
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Title

Level 1

Story has a title that is not related to the plot.
Level 2

Title is interesting.
Level 3

Title is creative and catchy.
Level 4

Title is creative, catchy and intriguing
Plot

Level 1

Either the problem or the solution is missing.
Level 2

The story has a problem that is somewhat resolved.
Level 3

The story has a problem and a clear solution
Level 4

The story has a clear problem that is explained and clear solution.
Setting

Level 1

The setting is mentioned.
Level 2

The setting is described and at least one - two senses are developed.
Level 3

The setting is fully described and at least three senses are developed.
Level 4

The setting is fully described using imagery and descriptive language
Characters

Level 1

Characters have names and one descriptive quality about them.
Level 2

Characters have names and are physically described.
Level 3

Characters have names, are physically described, and the reader has an idea about their personalities.
Level 4

Characters have names; are physically described, and personalities shine through; relating to the characters is easy.
Conventions

Level 1

There are numerous mistakes in grammar, spelling, that detract from the reading of the story.
Level 2

There are few errors and it does not detract from the meaning of the story.
Level 3

There are minimal errors.
Level 4

There are no errors.
Creativity

Level 1

There is limited evidence of imagery, suspense and figures of speech used in their writing.
Level 2

There is some evidence of imagery, suspense and figures of speech used in their writing.
Level 3

There is evidence of imagery, suspense or figures and speech used in their writing.
Level 4

There is a strong use of imagery, suspense and figures of speech used in their writing.
Conclusion/Resolution/Denoument

Level 1

There is no discernable conclusion.
Level 2

The conclusion leaves the reader unfufilled.
Level 3

The conclusion is wraps up the story well, but leaves the reader with questions.
Level 4

The conclusion is intriguing and leaves the reader satsified.



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