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Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric b - Grade 5 
Realistic Fiction Writing Rubric - Grade 5
Rubric Code: Z37A3A
By tchrmommy1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Very Good

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Genre - Realistic Fiction

Very Good

The story contains characters, settings and plot that are very realistic and could truly happen in everyday life.
Good
Average

The story is mostly realistic, with one or two elements that could not happen or occur in real life.
Fair
Poor

The story is fantasy-based and contains characters, setting or plot that are not realistic.
Story Structure

Very Good

The author's story planning is visible in his/her writing. The story flows from one scene to the next without confusion. The story has a beginning, middle and end.
Good
Average

The story has some gaps in the plot and/or lacks organization.
Fair
Poor

The story does not have a beginning, middle and end. It has many gaps in the plot scenes.
Leads

Very Good

The lead draws the reader in using action, dialogue or setting.
Good
Average

The writing has a lead with action, dialogue or setting but does not effectively draw the reader in.
Fair
Poor

The writing has no lead to draw the reader in.
Ending

Very Good

The ending makes sense and does not come out of nowhere. The reader's key questions are answered.
Good
Average

The ending doesn't make sense or does not show change in character. Reader still has a few unanswered key questions.
Fair
Poor

The ending comes out of nowhere and/or does not make sense.
Word Choice

Very Good

The writer used a variety of descriptive words to enhance the vocabulary his/her writing.
Good
Average

The writer used a few descriptive words to enhance the vocabulary his/her writing.
Fair
Poor

The writer did not attempt to use any descriptive words or enhance the vocabulary.
Use of Dialogue

Very Good

Dialogue is used effectively throughout the story. It enhances the piece.
Good
Average

Some dialogue is used in the story in various places.
Fair
Poor

Very little or no dialogue is used in the story.
Show Not Tell

Very Good

Many examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story.
Good
Average

Limited examples of describing the action or events with details that give the reader a good picture of what is happening in the story. Parts may be summarized.
Fair
Poor

No evidence of descriptive elements to give the reader a good picture of what is happening. More of a summary.
Conventions

Very Good

There are very few punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The story consists of several developed paragraphs.
Good
Average

There are some punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has attempted to write in paragraphs.
Fair
Poor

There are many punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar errors. The writer has not attempted to write in paragraphs.
Cover

Very Good

The cover contains a title, the author's name, the date, and a thoughtful, relevant illustration pertaining to the story. It is done neatly and in color with much effort.
Good
Average

The cover contains most of the required elements and has an illustration that is relevant to the story. Some effort is shown.
Fair
Poor

The cover is missing a few elements and the illustration is not relevant to the story or is not in color. Little effort is shown.
Penmanship/Neatness

Very Good

The story is written neatly with correct letter size, formation and spacing. Obvious effort was made to produce the writing. The paper is neat and clean and free of stray marks.
Good
Average

The story is written legibly, but some of the letter formation, size and spacing may not be correct. Some effort is shown. The paper is neat and clean.
Fair
Poor

The handwriting is almost illegible or contains many letters with improper formation, size and spacing. Very little effort shown. The paper may have stains, tears or is crumpled.




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