Story Writing Rubric for Grade 6
Content: character,
setting introduced at
the beginning of the
story.
Problems/events and
actions to solve
problems are build
through paragraphs.
Conclusion to story
makes sense.
4 –excellence
achievement of
grade level
-The character
and setting is
clearly and
effectively
introduced.
The problems
and events are
clear and
connect to the
story.
The writing is
creative and
holds the
reader’s interest
3- good
achievement of
grade level
-The character
and setting are
clearly
introduced.
2- basic
achievement of
grade level
-The character and
setting are
introduced and are
understandable.
The problems
and events make
sense to the
story.
The events and
problems are
general and may be
predictable.
The story keeps
the reader’s
interest.
The story is
straightforward and
generally holds the
reader’s interest
Events and
details are
developed in
paragraphs in a
understandable
way.
Events and details
are developed in an
understandable way
most of the time.
1 - not meeting
grade level
expectations
Characters and
setting are vague.
The events and
problems are not
given or solved.
The story is
difficult to follow
and understand.
Organization
Follows a logical
order using
paragraphs.
Connects events and
problems with the use
of paragraphs.
Brings the story to an
end in a closing
paragraph.
Events and
details are
developed in
paragraphs in a
clear order.
Vocabulary:
Words, expressions,
simile, metaphors,
alliteration, and
onomatopoeia are
used correctly and
make the story more
interesting.
Conventions
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization,
indentation for new
speakers
Throughout
story chosen
words and
expressions
create vivid
images and
enrich details.
Words and
expression are
often used to
create images
and to make
details clearer.
Words and
expressions are
general and used to
clarify details.
Words and
expression are
basic and may
detract from the
story.
Error free
Errors present
rarely reduce the
clarity of the
story
Errors that are
present occasionally
reduce the clarity
and flow of the story
Errors reduce the
clarity and
interrupt the flow
of the story
The ending ties
events together
The ending gives
an appropriate
finish
The ending is
predictable but
connects to events.
Events and
details lack
direction. The
ending is not
connected to the
story.