Rubric for Short Story Goals Character Below Average (3) Character is weak, not well developed, acts

out of character. Point of view is confusing and nonlinear. Confusion as to who is speaking or who is being viewed is rampant. Average (4) Character is strong, acts congruously, but only one character is strong. Point of view is congruent in style throughout the paper. Point of view, when changed, is done so purposefully, but there is still confusion as to who is talking or who is being viewed. Plot is there, but some evidence of disjointedness is still present. Some confusion about movement in story and purpose of characters. Setting matches action of character, but does not necessarily back up the plot or have relevance to the story. Mismatches in setting as refer to plot and character. Conflict is present and developed, but does not match plot, setting, and/or character traits. Mismatch in congruity in how characters handle conflict. Theme is present, but characters act incongruously. Actions contradict themselves without purpose. Theme is barely developed. Most content is appropriate for school Above Average (5) All characters are strong, act congruously, and aid in plot. Clear, concise point of view. Changes are obvious and made with purpose. No confusion as to who is talking or who is being viewed.

Point of view

Plot

Plot is weak. Disjointed events that have no correlation. Story is disjointed and confusing. Lack of presence of plot. Setting does not match action of character, or does not match where a character would be. Obvious mismatches in setting as refer to character and plot. Conflict is absent. No purpose for plot. Characters act without purpose in the story. Story does not progress. Theme is not present at all throughout the story. Characters do not back up or endorse any kind of steady action, no theme is developed. Content is inappropriate for

Plot is strong. Character movement is rational within context of the story. No disjointedness, story flows uninterrupted. Clean setting choices that accurately mirror character and plot flow. No mismatches in setting as refer to character and plot. Setting backs up plot, helps to push it along. Conflict is well developed and matches plot, setting, and character traits. No mismatch in congruity in how characters handle conflict. Clear, steady theme throughout the story. Characters act congruously and help to push the theme along. No mismatches in character behavior and theme. All content is appropriate for school

Setting

Conflict

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MAX TOTAL: 35 points