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What happens next 
Creative Writing Short Story
The student will write a chapter describes what happens to the protagonist after the novel ends.
Rubric Code: Q247WA
By grossman6729
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Work

1 pts

Voice

Excellent

The story is written in a consistant point of view. The character is realistic and developed.
Good

The story is written in a consistant point of view; the character is somewhat realistic, but inconsistent. Traits are undeveloped.
Fair

The story is written in a consistant point of view, but the character is not at all developed.
Needs Work

The story is not written in a consistant point of view.
Structure

Excellent

There are three clear segments of the story, following the prompt. There is an interesting opener, and the character has clearly learned a lesson by the end. White space is used to separate scenes.
Good

There are three clear segments of the story, following the prompt. Opening sentence fails to grab the reader's attention. Character has learned a lesson by the end. White space is used to separate scenes.
Fair

There are three sections, but they may be unclear. The character has not learned anything by the end, and/or the opening is uninteresting. No space between scenes.
Needs Work

There is no clear division of the different sections of the story. Boring opening. Character is the same at the end as the beginning.
Development

Excellent

The story is extremely developed and thorough without being verbose. The conflict is explored, and characters are developed through both direct and indirect characterization.
Good

The story is very developed and thorough without being verbose. The conflict is explored, and the characters are somewhat developed.
Fair

The story is somewhat developed or rambling and verbose. The conflict is explored, and there is some development of the characters.
Needs Work

The story is undeveloped or extremely verbose.
Quality of Dialogue

Excellent

Dialogue is realistic and interesting, following the lessons from class. Lines are brief. Frequently, characters interrupt one another, repeat lines, answer questions with questions, and change the subject abruptly.
Good

Dialogue is somewhat realistic and interesting, following the lessons from class. Lines are brief, and characters interrupt one another, etc.
Fair

Dialogue is not realistic or uninteresting. Very little effort to mimic our observed patterns etc.
Needs Work

Dialogue is not present or not at all representative of what was discussed in class. Characters give long, unrealistic speeches frequently.
Nuts and Bolts

Excellent

Short story is typed, double-spaced, and in an acceptable font. Name, date, and class are present. Unique title is present. No errors in grammar
Good

Short story is typed, double-spaced, and in a readable font. Name, date, and class may be missing. Title is present, but may not be unique. One to two errors in grammar
Fair

Short story is typed, but single spaced, or in a crazy font. No title. Three to five errors in grammar
Needs Work

Sloppy hand-written copy that is not in ink without a title.
More than five errors in grammar
Spelling

Excellent

no errors
Good

one to two errors
Fair

three to five errors
Needs Work

more than five errors



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