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Creative Writing

Spring 2015
Fictionalized Narrative Rubric
The score of your fictionalized narrative final draft will be the average score earned in
the four categories listed below. See syllabus for more information on how scores will be
computed. In short, a score of 20 equals an A+, while a score of 10 equals an F.
Your final grade for this assignment will be determined by the following system:
Final Draft = 20 points (score determined by rubric below)
Rough draft = 10 points
Peer Review Letter = 15 points

Please hand in all of the above in the following


order: rough draft (on top), peer review letter
(middle), final draft (bottom).
RUBRIC:

Organization

20: The story has a beginning, middle, and end and events follow a logical sequence.
Furthermore, the storys beginning is captivating, making the reader want to read on.
The storys middle is interesting and full of detail, and the storys end offers some sort of
resolution. (It doesnt just end abruptly.)
15: The story has a beginning, middle and end, but events may not flow logically or
clearly. The reader might be left wondering how did that happen? The storys
beginning is average and could have done a better job of drawing the reader in. The
story may feel somewhat unfinished or offers the reader little resolution at the end. The
ending may feel abrupt or rushed.
10: The story does not exhibit any clear sense of logic or consistency. The entire story
feels rushed, unfinished, fragmented. The reader is left asking themselves what
happened/is happening in this story.

Plot
20: The story is interesting and captivating. There might be a sense of suspense or
rising action that urges the story along. Readers are able to clearly discern why the
writer wanted them to read this story. There is a sense of purpose and momentum to the
story. Setting is clearly and vividly established.
15: The story is done relatively well. The story unfolds logically, but some parts might
be a little slow, potentially causing the reader to lose interest at times. Readers can tell
why this memory was important to the writer, but are left wanting more.

10: The storys purpose and trajectory is unclear. Readers have little idea what is
happening throughout. It is not clear why this memory is important to the writer.

Character:
20: Characters are well developed, 3-D, non-stereotypical, believable and human. They
are in no way cardboard characters, or caricatures. These characters feel like people
one might actually know in real life. Characters are developed through dialogue, action,
and thoughts.
15: Characters are developed and somewhat believable, though they may be somewhat
stereotypical. Characters are developed through dialogue (successfully or not), action,
and thoughts.
10: Little effort seems to have been put into characterization. Characters seem clich to
the point where they arent even believable. Author relies on stereotypes to illustrate
character. Character development may or may not be attempted through dialogue
(unsuccessful), action, and thoughts.

Grammar/Usage/Mechanics

20: There are no distracting errors in this story. Practically speaking, this story is
perfect in regard to spelling, grammar, and mechanical issues.
15: This story has 3 - 5 blatant spelling, grammar, and/or mechanical issues. Errors,
however, do not detract from the storys overall message.
10: There are over 5 spelling, grammar, and/or mechanical issues in this piece. Errors
distract reader and are detrimental to the flow of the story overall.

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