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Creative Writing

RUBRIC FOR SHORT STORY - Magical Realism
Write a short story using a real event that you feel confident in describing well.
Add one element of magic to transform your piece.
Inaugruation of President Bush - Coming to school today - Your experience at Winter Formal
The day the planes ripped through the Twin Towers - Your first day of kindergarden

 
Missing
Undeveloped
Developing
Proficient
Outstanding
Environment
Place story takes place is described.
         

 

 

Characterization
Characters are fleshed out
         

 

 

Situation
The plot of the story is present with a clear problem or issue
         

 

 

Conclusion
         

 

 

Magical Aspect
Well-described
         

 

 

Message
The content of the story has a general message or moral
         

 

 

 

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