Rubric for 338: Creative Writing Assignment

This rubric has been developed for a creative writing assignment. This assignment was given to
students with these learning objectives in mind: I can write a narrative about a real or imagined
experience or event, I can establish a narrative through point of view, characterization, setting,
and dialogue, I can use word choice to aid in establishing narration, and I can create a rhythm
and flow throughout the narration that isnt confusing to the reader.

Creativity

Establishing
Narration

Word Choice

Organization

Exceeds
Standards 4
points
Writing presents
itself as very
creative. Ideas
and style are
refreshing,
imaginative, and
original.
Writing shows
proper use of
point of view
and
characterization.
Setting is
established and
dialogue is used
when
appropriate.

Meets Standards
3 points

Does Not Meet

Standards 1
point
Writing contains
many unoriginal
ideas and many
clichs or clich
ideas.

Strong words
and description
throughout.
Many words
used are above
average and
used
appropriately in
the writing.

Almost Meets
Standards 2
points
Writing only
contains a few
ideas that are
new, creative,
and imaginative.
Style is mostly
unoriginal.
Writing shows
use of point of
view and
characterization
but does not add
to narration.
Setting is
minimally
established and
dialogue is used
at random.
Few strong
words and
description
throughout. A
few above
average words
are used and
some are used
inappropriately.

Strong, vivid
words and
description
throughout.
Words used are
above average
for grade and
they are used
appropriately in
the writing.
Strong rhythm
and flow.
Organization of
events does not
lead to

Rhythm and
flow apparent.
Organization of
events does not
lead to

An attempt of
rhythm and flow
is apparent but
not strong.
Organization is

No attempt at
rhythm and flow.
Organization
leads to
complete

Writing is
creative. Some
new ideas and
style.

Writing shows
use of point of
view and
characterization.
Setting is mostly
established and
dialogue is used
mostly when
appropriate.

Writing shows
multiple points
of view and
minimal
characterization.
Setting is not
established and
dialogue is
overused or
underused.
Poor word
choice and
description.
Average or
below average
words used and
some used
inappropriately.

Spelling and
Grammar

confusion.

confusion.

Proper use of
spelling and
grammar is
employed. Any
deviation in
proper spelling
or grammar are
for creative
effect.

There are few

spelling and
grammar errors,
but it doesnt
take away from
the
understanding of
the writing.

confusing at
times.
Many spelling
and grammar
errors that
interfere with
the
understanding of
the writing some
of the time.

confusion.
So many
spelling and
grammar errors
that the writing
is unreadable.