Short Story Rubric

criteria elements notes

Story has an imaginative and
Creativity and
unique concept.
Originality Characters are original and not
cliché.
25 points Plot is unpredictable and engaging.

The setting and atmosphere is

well-developed.
World
The characters and their
Building motivations are well integrated into
the world.
25 points Rules and laws of the world are
clearly established.

Characters are well-developed and

Character multi-dimensional.
Characters display realistic growth
Development
and change throughout the story.
Dialogue feels natural and
25 points
authentic.

Writing is clear, engaging, and

Writing
concise.
Style Word choice is varied and
appropriate for the genre.
25 points Grammar and spelling are accurate.

Total: /100