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Narrative/Short Story Rubric


Criteria

Possible Points

Author Eval

Teacher Eval

TITLE

  • Narrative has a title (centered) that is creative and thought provoking.

5




PLOT LINE (Each of the following are present in your narrative.)

Exposition – Generally introduces the main character and describes the setting.

  • Story begins with a “HOOK”, something that draws the reader into the narrative

  • Setting (time/place) is explained and described.

10



Conflict & Rising Action – A problem or goal is established. Different events or conflicts develop as the main character struggles to overcome the problem or reach the goal.

10



Climax – Frequently the story has a high or major turning point, an event, or conflict, that leads to the resolution of the problem.

10



Falling Action – The events that occur after the climax, explaining the reaction and decisions of the characters.

10



Resolution – The story generally concludes with the resolution of the major conflict and concluding thoughts and questions.

10




STRUCTURE & TECHNIQUE

Grammar/Spelling/Structure

  • Proper grammar and spelling

  • Paper is correctly typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins.

  • Proper use of quotation marks are used in dialog.

Example: “Please! Use quotation marks correctly,” instructed Mr. Dopman.

10

might go below –10 if too many mistakes!!



Show-Not-Tell/Imagination!

  • Author uses show not tell techniques:

Example: As I walked down the lifeless street the only thing visible, were my exhaled vapors of my breath, which disappeared into the inky night inches from my face.

15



TOTAL:

80