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Scary Short Story 
Scary Short Story
Rubric Code: Y36X5C
By nwilliams77
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Organization

Poor

Story is extremely unorganized. Large section (beg, mid or end) missing.
Fair

Organization needs work. Transitions are inconsistent or confusing. One section flawed or incomplete.
Good

Solid job of organization. Most transitions are smooth. Could be stronger at places.
Excellent

Excellent job. Organization is solid throughout, no problems with transitions. Solid beg, mid & end.
Short Story Characteristics

Poor

Short story characteristics poorly done. Plot confusing or incomplete. No scares in story.
Fair

Some short story characteristics incomplete. Plot flawed, poor characterization, etc. Few scary moments.
Good

Solid job in this area. A few improvements could be made with plot, characterization or description.
Excellent

Excellent job. All short story characteristics are present & effective.
Story Dialogue

Poor

No dialogue between characters is present in the story.
Fair

Needs improvement. Little character dialogue in story, or large % is unnecessary or unrealistic.
Good

Dialogue is solid. Most dialogue is important, realistic & well done. Small improvements could be made.
Excellent

Excellent dialogue. All dialogue is realistic, shows effective characterization and vital to the plot.
Word Choice

Poor

Word choice is poor. Common words are used exclusively, and are repeated throughout the story.
Fair

Word choice needs improvement. Most words are common & too many words repeated.
Good

Solid word choice. Common words mixed with more effective choices. Could be better.
Excellent

Excellent word choice. Common words used rarely, effective words used most of the time. Few repeating words.
Intangibles

Poor

No name/heading on either rough or final draft. Paper in poor condition, difficult to read.
Fair

Name present, but no heading. Final draft in pencil, etc. Paper in poor condition & handwriting.
Good

Paper or handwriting could be neater. Typed story is not double spaced.
Excellent

Excellent job in all intangible areas.
Sentence Structure & Fluency

Poor

Very little attention to proper sentence S & F. Many run-on sentences & fragments.
Fair

Work contains structual weaknesses & errors. Halting rhythm throughout paper.
Good

Sentence structure & fluency is mostly right. Some awkward sentences present.
Excellent

Sentence structure/fluency correct & effectively done.
Conventions

Poor

Conventions are poor & disrupts reading. Large number of mistakes throughout.
Fair

Conventions need improvement. Mistakes causes reader to pause, disrupts flow.
Good

Conventions are well done. Limited mistakes, reading is smooth.
Excellent

There are no conventions errors. Impressively done.




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