Rubric For Scary Story
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Rubric for Scary Short Story
Ideas
5 The writer tells a scary story which builds in intensity and suspense until the end. The sensory details make the story come alive. Several lines of dialogue are included.
4 The writer tells a scary story which includes intense and suspenseful moments. More details are needed to make the reader feel he/she is there. Dialogue is included.
3 The writer tells a scary story. Many more details and dialogue are needed.
2 Elements of a story are missing, or the story doesn’t focus on one plot line.
1 The writer needs to select a topic suitable for this assignment.
Organization
5 The narrative is well organized, and paragraphs are used correctly. Each part of the story flows well into the next.
4 The narrative is well organized. Paragraphs are mostly used correctly. Most of the story flows well.
3 The writer needs to pay more attention to how paragraphs are used. The writer also needs to work on smooth transitions from one part of the story to the next.
2 Paragraphs and flow need much attention.
1 The story needs to be organized.
Voice
5 The voice in the narrative adds much to the suspense and intensity of the story and creates interest.
4 The voice helps create interest in the story.
3 The voice could be stronger. The writer needs to show more feeling.
2 A voice can sometimes be heard. The writer needs to show much more feeling.
1 The voice cannot be heard.
Word Choice 5 The writer’s exceptional word choice captures the story and engages the audience. 4 Unique and specific language creates clear pictures. 3 Some words needs to be more specific in order to create pictures. 2 Many more specific words need to be used. 1 The writer shows no interest in word choice.
Sentence Fluency 5 The sentences are smoothly written and show variety. Each flows into the next smoothly. Short sentences or fragments are only used for
Rubric for Scary Short Story
Ideas
5 The writer tells a scary story which builds in intensity and suspense until the end. The sensory details make the story come alive. Several lines of dialogue are included.
4 The writer tells a scary story which includes intense and suspenseful moments. More details are needed to make the reader feel he/she is there. Dialogue is included.
3 The writer tells a scary story. Many more details and dialogue are needed.
2 Elements of a story are missing, or the story doesn’t focus on one plot line.
1 The writer needs to select a topic suitable for this assignment.
Organization
5 The narrative is well organized, and paragraphs are used correctly. Each part of the story flows well into the next.
4 The narrative is well organized. Paragraphs are mostly used correctly. Most of the story flows well.
3 The writer needs to pay more attention to how paragraphs are used. The writer also needs to work on smooth transitions from one part of the story to the next.
2 Paragraphs and flow need much attention.
1 The story needs to be organized.
Voice
5 The voice in the narrative adds much to the suspense and intensity of the story and creates interest.
4 The voice helps create interest in the story.
3 The voice could be stronger. The writer needs to show more feeling.
2 A voice can sometimes be heard. The writer needs to show much more feeling.
1 The voice cannot be heard.
Word Choice 5 The writer’s exceptional word choice captures the story and engages the audience. 4 Unique and specific language creates clear pictures. 3 Some words needs to be more specific in order to create pictures. 2 Many more specific words need to be used. 1 The writer shows no interest in word choice.
Sentence Fluency 5 The sentences are smoothly written and show variety. Each flows into the next smoothly. Short sentences or fragments are only used for