Fiction-Writing Content Rubric
Criteria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
PLOT: "What" and "Why" | Both plot parts are fully developed. | One of the plot parts is fully developed and the less developed part is at least addressed. | Both plot parts are addressed but not fully developed. | Neither plot parts are fully developed. |
SETTING: "When" and "Where" | Both setting parts are fully developed. | One of the setting parts is fully developed and the less developed part is at least addressed. | Both setting parts of the story are addressed but not fully developed. | Neither setting parts are developed. |
CHARACTERS: "Who" described by behavior, appearance, personality, and character traits | The main characters are fully developed with much descriptive detail. The reader has a vivid image of the characters. | The main characters are developed with some descriptive detail. The reader has a vague idea of the characters. | The main characters are identified by name only. | None of the characters are developed or named. |