Name: ____________________________________________

Short Story Rubric/Scoring

·         Format and Length (3-10 typed, double-spaced pages; title page and a full-page illustration)

·         Conventions (grammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, etc.)

·         Plot (development of the story itself; engaging opening, exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

·         Character (character development of at least protagonist; must at least include use of character’s dialogue, actions, and physical description)

·         Theme (a theme about humans/life is presented)

·         Mood (a primary mood is established that enhances the story and the theme)

·         Setting (setting is established and described with sensory details)

·         Point of View (choice of point of view is consistent throughout)

______ /10 Outline

______/15 Character Development

______/15 Rough Draft

+    ______/10 Revision

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      ______/50 Writing Process Total                           ______ /100 Final Draft