Scary Story Grading Rubric
Use the rubric to check your writing to see if it fits these requirements.
Name
________________
Title
Descriptive
Words
Setting
(where and
when)
Plot
(conflict and
resolution)
__________________________
4
3.5
3
2.5
Many
descriptive
words are used
Some
descriptive
words are used
Few descriptive
words are used
Very few or no
descriptive
words are used
Where are
when are both
fully developed
and setting
words are
sprinkled
throughout the
story
The plot is well
developed – it
shows rising
suspense and a
climax
One part is
developed
more than the
other and
setting words
disappear for
part of the story
Neither where
nor when are
fully developed
or one is left
out and setting
words appear
only at one part
of the story
The plot is not
fully developed
and is missing
a few major
parts
Neither where
nor when are
mentioned
The story is
very scary
The story is a
little scary
The story is
The story has
somewhat
not scary
scary, but is too element at all
predictable
The ending is
surprising and
suspenseful
The ending is
somewhat
surprising
The ending is
unoriginal
The ending is
missing
Some errors in
mechanics
Many
significant
errors in
mechanics
The plot is
mostly
developed, with
a few parts left
out
Scare Factor
Ending
Hour _________
Skillful use of
Very few errors
mechanics –
in mechanics
Writing
spelling,
Mechanics
punctuation,
and grammar
Late -10 per day
word shortage -5
Not typed -5
The plot is not
developed and
is missing
many major
parts
Score = ______ /48
Ms. Makler’s English III Class:
Your assignment:
Write a story full of terror to share with the class on HALLOWEEN
Muuuaaaahhhwww (scary laugh). You may use an actual event that happened to
you or a friend, or you can simply make up a good scary story. We will read
these on Monday-Halloween-so make sure you have it ready to go by then. You
have five days to complete this assignment, so I expect it to be good. The story
has to be typed; if you do not have access to a computer or printer, make
arrangements to type it at school. I will not accept any computer problems as
excuses. Plan ahead. You must proofread your story to make sure there are
minimal grammar mistakes. As a class, we will vote on the best story, and the
winner will receive a prize.
Requirements:
500 – 700 words
Write the word count at the bottom of the page
Title page
Typed, Times New Roman 12 double-spaced
Uses descriptive words
The setting must be fully developed
The plot must be fully developed
The story has to be scary
The ending should be suspenseful or surprising
Follow the plot line (background, conflict, rising action, climax, falling
action, resolution)
DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED (if it’s in
your locker or you couldn’t print it out) YOU WILL RECEIVE 10 POINTS OFF
PER DAY IT IS LATE