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Gothic Short story 
Gothic Short story/poem
Students are to write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot, the characteristics of Gothic stories, grotesque characterization, and figurative devices.
Rubric Code: R2W6CB3
By mckeonbe
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing a Short Story
Students will write a short story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the characteristics of a short story.
  Excellent

Exceeds standards

8 pts

Good

Meets standards

6 pts

Fair

Almost Meets standards

4 pts

Poor

Fails to meet standards

2 pts

Hook/exposition

Student uses a hook or thorough exposition to grasp the reader's interest and includes plot details.
Excellent

Exposition is well developed, engages the reader and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. Plot details are thorough and extensive.
Good

Exposition is developed, engaging and provides background information about the character(s) or setting. Plot details are thorough.
Fair

Provides an exposition that delivers some background information about the character(s) or setting. Some plot details may be missing.
Poor

Fails to provide an engaging exposition which that delivers background information about the character(s) or setting. Lacks major plot details or story or poem maybe confusing.
Gothic Elements

Student uses Gothic Elements via diction, symbols, plot details and other figurative devices.
Excellent

Figurative devices, diction, plot details and symbols indicate student thoroughly understands the gothic genre and is able to convey this to readers.
Good

Figurative devices, diction, plot details and symbols indicate student understands the gothic genre and is able to convey this to readers.
Fair

Figurative devices, diction, plot details and symbols indicate student understands the gothic genre somewhat, but they are not able to convey this to readers or confuse them.
Poor

Figurative devices, diction, plot details and symbols indicate student is confused about the gothic genre and/or doesn't use devices to indicate the gothic genre is used.
Characterization

Student provides enough details to demonstrate an understanding of the grotesque
Excellent

Student uses excellent descriptive details to develop the grotesque character.
Characters are interesting and have depth.
Good

Student uses good descriptive details to develop the grotesque character.
Characters are interesting.
Fair

Student uses some descriptive details to develop the grotesque character.
Characters are somewhat interesting and have some depth.
Poor

Student fails to use descriptive details to develop the grotesque character.
Characters lack depth.
Evidence of Proofreading

Student demonstrates careful attention to rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Excellent

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

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

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

Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story/poem contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.
Use of Figurative/Sound Devices

Student demonstates creative use of figurative devices and/or sound devices to engage the reader thoughout the story/poem.
Excellent

Student demonstates creative use of figurative and/or sound devices in an engaging manner. Sophistication is apparent in use and reader is able to pick up on devices easily.
Good

Student demonstates creative use of figurative and/or sound devices. Effort is apparent in intended use and reader is able to pick up on devices easily.
Fair

Student demonstates use of figurative and/or sound devices but may do so in an awkward way. Reader is unable to pick up on devices easily, and some may not be apparent unless labelled by author.
Poor

Student uses few if any figurative and/or sound devices. Devices used may be forced, not make sense or reflect a lack of understanding. It is difficult for the reader to detect devices if present.



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