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Science Fiction Short Story
Science Fiction Short Story
Rubric for students writing an original short story that is science fiction.
Rubric Code:
R2WAC9X
By
lblount3
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Short Story
Excellent
10 pts
Good
8 pts
Fair
6 pts
Poor
4 pts
Creativity & language
Excellent
The story demonstrates exceptional originality. The writer uses carefully chosen language to show actions and emotions without ever "telling" the reader what is happening. The title is clever and appropriate.
Good
The story shows creativity. The writer uses some language choices to show actions and emotions but occasionally "tells" the reader what is happening. Literary devices (5 min.) are used appropriately. The title is appropriate.
Fair
The story is somewhat creative and original. The writer sometimes shows actions and emotions and more often "tells" the reader what is happening. Some literary devices are used . The story is titled.
Poor
The story shows little or no originality and creativity. The writer only "tells" the reader what is happening as regards to actions or emotions. Literary devices are absent. The story is not titled or the title doesn't fit.
Plot
Excellent
The story's opening grabs the reader's attention. The rising action effectively builds to a climax and the resolution effectively wraps up the story. The pacing demonstrates careful attention to the impact of plot elements on a story's impact.
Good
The story's opening is adequate but not entirely attention-getting. The rising action builds to a climax and the resolution wraps up the story. The pacing of the story is somewhat effective.
Fair
The story's opening is not entirely satisfactory and does not catch the reader's attention. The rising action builds weakly to a climax. The pacing is somewhat awkward or confusing to the reader.
Poor
The story's opening is unsatisfactory and gives the reader little incentive to continue with the story. The story is missing part of the plot or the resolution is not satisfactory.
Conventions
Excellent
Very few errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation.
Good
Some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, but it does not impede understanding.
Fair
Many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation and errors impede understanding at times.
Poor
The story contains more than 15 errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Story is difficult to read and understand.
Theme
Excellent
Theme is clearly identifiable as relating to conformity and rebellion. The theme also ties in sci-fi elements.
Good
Theme is identifiable based on one or two elements or references. The theme also ties in sci-fi elements.
Fair
Theme is somewhat identifiable, though it may be difficult to distinguish. The theme also ties in sci-fi elements.
Poor
Theme is unclear or unapparent in the story. The theme does not follow conformity and rebellion. The theme also ties in sci-fi elements.
Literary Elements
Excellent
Honors student demonstrates use of 5 new literary elements. Academic student demonstrates use of 3 new literary elements.
Possible elements: Use one opening method, anecdote, flashback, flashforward, understatement, symbol
Good
Honors students demonstrates use of less than 5 literary elements. Academic students demonstrates use of less than 3 literary elements.
Fair
Honors student uses less than 2 literary elements. Academic student only uses less than 2.
Poor
Honors students uses no literary elements. Academic student only uses on literary element.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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