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Short Story (Creative Writing) 
Short Story (Creative Writing)
Students will write a short story based on conventional story writing methods about the person who has worn the shoe they chose.
Rubric Code: L9XXB6
By clenkl01
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Characterization

Excellent

The main character(s) is/are realistic and developed. The reader can easily picture the character(s) as a real person.
The protagonist and antagonist are recognizable and realistic
Good

The character(s) is/are realistic, but inconsistently so. Traits are somewhat developed, or character does things against his/her personality with no explanation. Unclear protagonist and antagonist
Fair

The character is barely developed, with traits simply listed or actions/words not giving any insight into his/her personality. Lacks clear protagonist or antagonist.
Poor

There is no character development. Character is completely flat.
Plot

Excellent

The story is extremely developed and thorough without being wordy. The conflict is explored;all events are clear (rising action, climax, and some type of resolution).
Good

The story is developed, but needs just a little more. The conflict is somewhat explored; plot is missing a major component (rising action, climax, or resolution).
Fair

The story is somewhat developed or rambling OR not detailed enough to follow. Story is missing a conflict.
Poor

The story is undeveloped or very poorly worded.
Setting

Excellent

Setting is described vividly and correlates with the storyline.
Reader is able to distinguish when a change of setting has occurred.
Good

Setting is clear, but not described well enough for the reader to fully picture.
Fair

It is difficult for the reader to identify setting in the story, or the reader is merely told what the setting is.
Poor

Setting is a complete mystery (and not purposefully so). No details are given to help the reader place where the action is happening.
Point of View

Excellent

Use of first person, third person limited or omniscient is appropriate for the story. It easily detected by the reader and does not needlessly shift.
Good

Chosen narrator is somewhat ineffective; story may have been stronger if told in differerent POV, or there are unexplained shifts in POV.
Fair

POV is clearly inappropriate for the story, or POV shifts multiple times without explanation.
Poor

Narration is ineffective; reader cannot connect with the story line through the details given by the narrator.
Problems/complications

Excellent

Short story has a clear problem that has five complications that create suspense. The resolution is clear.
Good

Short story has a problem with limited complications. The resolution is not clear.
Fair

Short story has a problem with no complications. the resolution is unclear
Poor

The problem in the short story is unclear with little or no complications.
Dialogue

Excellent

The use of dialogue is formatted correctly. The dialogue is easy to follow and moves the story forward.
Good

There is some use of dialogue that is formatted correctly. There are gaps in the conversation.
Fair

There is little use of dialogue. When it is used, it is formatted incorrectly.
Poor

There is no use of dialogue in the story.
Formatting
  Excellent

20 pts

Missing Something

15 pts

Needs Works

10 pts

Not followed

0 pts

Nuts and Bolts

Excellent

Short story is typed using Times New Roman and 12 font. Title page has creative story title and story is ten or more pages in length; story has header with author's last name.
Missing Something

Short story is typed with some component missing or incorrect (format, heading, info on title page). The story is eight or nine pages in length.
Needs Works

Short story is typed but missing some component. No title page. The story is less than eight pages in length.
Not followed

Short story is typed without regard to format given. There are only a few pages to the story.



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