Name:
“Realm of the Strange” Short Story Assignment
Creative Writing
You will write a creative short story about a spooky, strange, mysterious, or scary occurrence. Use
all the brainstorming we have done to help you plan your story. I am looking for description (adjectives)
and specific details (action verbs). You may include dialogue in your story, but do make sure you
punctuate it correctly. If you have questions, ask. I want to see an interesting plot that is clearly written.
In other words, I should understand your story and be entertained. The short story must be at least 2
pages (front and back on one page) in length (7-10 words per line).
If you type it, it must follow typing guidelines: Times New Roman or Calibri font, 11 or 12 point size,
regular margins, indent paragraphs, and use black ink. If you do not know how to do this, ask or just write
it out. If you do not do it as required, I will not accept it, and you will receive a late grade! No exceptions or
excuses!!
This rubric must be stapled to the front of your story when you turn it in!
Due Date:
Friday, October 31, 2014
Grading Rubric: I will use the Six Traits Grading Rubric.
Sentence Fluency
Points Possible
15
Conventions
10
Organization
20
Word Choice
15
Ideas
25
Voice
5
Length
10
(this is all or nothing, if the length requirement is not met no points will be given)
Total
Teacher Comments/Suggestions
100
Points Earned
Name:
“Realm of the Strange” Short Story Assignment Creative Writing
You will write a creative short story about a spooky, strange, mysterious, or scary occurrence. Use
all the brainstorming we have done to help you plan your story. I am looking for description (adjectives)
and specific details (action verbs). You may include dialogue in your story, but do make sure you
punctuate it correctly. If you have questions, ask. I want to see an interesting plot that is clearly written.
In other words, I should understand your story and be entertained. The short story must be at least 2
pages (front and back on one page) in length (7-10 words per line).
If you type it, it must follow typing guidelines: Times New Roman or Calibri font, 11 or 12 point size,
regular margins, indent paragraphs, and use black ink. If you do not know how to do this, ask or just write
it out. If you do not do it as required, I will not accept it, and you will receive a late grade! No exceptions or
excuses!! This rubric must be stapled to the front of your story when you turn it in!
Grading Rubric: I will use the Six Traits Grading Rubric.
Due Date:
Friday, October 31, 2014
Points Possible
Points Earned
Sentence Fluency and Voice
20
Conventions
10
Organization
20
Word Choice
15
Ideas
25
Length
10
(this is all or nothing, if the length requirement is not met no points will be given)
Total
Teacher Comments/Suggestions
100
“Realm of the Strange” Short Story Assignment Creative Writing
You will write a creative short story about a spooky, strange, mysterious, or scary occurrence. Use
all the brainstorming we have done to help you plan your story. I am looking for description (adjectives)
and specific details (action verbs). You may include dialogue in your story, but do make sure you
punctuate it correctly. If you have questions, ask. I want to see an interesting plot that is clearly written.
In other words, I should understand your story and be entertained. The short story must be at least 2
pages (front and back on one page) in length (7-10 words per line).
If you type it, it must follow typing guidelines: Times New Roman or Calibri font, 11 or 12 point size,
regular margins, indent paragraphs, and use black ink. If you do not know how to do this, ask or just write
it out. If you do not do it as required, I will not accept it, and you will receive a late grade! No exceptions or
excuses!! This rubric must be stapled to the front of your story when you turn it in!
Grading Rubric: I will use the Six Traits Grading Rubric.
Due Date:
Friday, October 31, 2014
Points Possible
Points Earned
Sentence Fluency and Voice
20
Conventions
10
Organization
20
Word Choice
15
Ideas
25
Length
10
(this is all or nothing, if the length requirement is not met no points will be given)
Total
Teacher Comments/Suggestions
100