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Short Story Rubric 
Short Story Rubric
Students can write a creative 3-10 page short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
Rubric Code: YXB9622
By LAustein
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Short Story Contest
  Excellent

Exceeds standards

4 pts

Good

Meets standards

3 pts

Fair

Almost Meets standards

2 pts

Poor

Fails to meet standards

1 pts

Hook

Excellent

The story's beginning is well developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. In addition, the hook grasps the reader's interest.
Good

The story's beginning is developed and provides background information about the character(s) or setting.
Fair

Provides some background information about the character(s) or setting. The hook somewhat grasps the reader's interest.
Poor

Fails to provide some background information about the character(s) or setting or a hook to grasp the reader's interest.
Plot

Excellent

Plot is clearly depicted in the story and the story is developed around a conflict and the character's attempts to solve it. The plot shows how the characters are affected. There is a lesson or change in the character as a result.
Good

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is developed around key events that lead to a climax and one key event before the resolution. Plot focuses on something.
Fair

Plot is depicted in the story and the story is somewhat developed around a few key events that lead to a climax followed by one key event before the resolution . Plot mentions something that the character treasures.
Poor

Plot is vague or unclear. The story fails to include key events that lead to a climax and/or one key event before the resolution. Plot fails to include something the character treasures.
Resolution

Excellent

The story depicts a clear resolution of the conflict.
Good

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict.
Fair

The story depicts a resolution of the conflict, but it is somewhat vague.
Poor

The story fails to depict a resolution of the conflict.
Point of View

Excellent

The point-of-view is clearly defined. The use of first, second, or third person is consistent. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Good

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to help develop characters and themes in the story.
Fair

The point-of-view is defined. The student uses the narration to somewhat develop characters and themes in the story.
Poor

The point-of-view is not clearly defined. The student fails to use the narration to develop characters and themes in the story.
Characterization

Excellent

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character.
Characters are interesting and have depth meaning we can see positive and negative qualities of the character. We can understand where the character has come from and what might make him/her act as he/she does.
The reader can picture the character.
Good

Student uses descriptive details to develop the character such as age, appearance, personality, who are the character's friends or family.
Characters are interesting.
Fair

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the character.

Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Poor

Student does not use descriptive details to develop the character.

Characters lack depth.
Evidence of Proofreading

Excellent

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Good

Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Fair

Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Poor

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Setting

Excellent

Student clearly describes where and when the story takes place using rich detail that enables us to see the setting. There is a change of settings during the story and all settings are well developed.
Good

Student uses detail to describe where and when the story takes place.
Fair

Student demonstrates some evidence of describing the settings.
Poor

Student does not use descriptive details to develop the setting or indicate when the story takes place.



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