Short Story Analysis Rubric

Developing Emerging Proficient Extending

 
1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

Biography of the
Student gave a brief Student gave a detailed Student gave a Student did independent
Author historic background of the biography of the author biographical account but study of author's life that
8 pts author's life. from the textbook. also added information led to a deeper
concerning life details, such understanding of the art of
as geographical details, the writer.
that impacted on the
author's work.

Summary of the
Student gave a brief Student gave a brief Student summarized the Student analyzed how the
Plot summary of the story's summary of the plot and plot of the story but also conflicts experienced by the
8 pts plot. characters in the story. provided analysis of the characters advanced the
plot with conflict and plot of the story.
characterization.

Criterion A:
Student identified one or Student identified two or Student identified three or Student identified four or
Analysing two literary techniques in more literary techniques in more literary techniques in more literary devices in the
8 pts the story but did not the story but did not the story and did story and demonstrated
(Character analysis, demonstrate deep demonstrate deep demonstate comprehension exceptional understanding
language, Setting, and comprehension of the comprehension of their of their uses in the story. of the techniques as used
Theme) techniques. uses in the story. in the story.

Category B:
Student used visual aides Student used visual aides Student used visual aides Student's visual aides were
Organizing to enhance the to enhance the that showed a good excellent and clearly
presentation, but the presentation, but could understanding of the work demonstrated mastery of
presentations were lacking have developed them and the concepts involved the assignment.
in depth and more. Errors in grammar or in the work. No grammar or punctuation
understanding. Numerous punctuation detracted from Minor grammar or errors.
errors in grammar and powerpoint. punctuation errors.
punctuation.
 Short Story Grading Rubric
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CATEGORY Points Possible Points Earned

Setting 5 4 3 2 x2
Characters 5 4 3 2 x2
Problem/Conflict 5 4 3 2 x2
Solution/Resolution 5 4 3 2 x2
Dialogue 5 4 3 2 x2
Organization 5 4 3 2 x2
Creativity 5 4 3 2 x1
Mechanics 5 4 3 2 x1
Requirements 5 4 3 2 x1
Title Page 5 4 3 2 x1

TOTAL: