Creative Writing
Grade creative writing fairly with criteria for originality and ideas, craft and style, structure, and conventions, then export the rubric to PDF.
· 20 points total
Levels
4
Max score · 20 pts
CRITERIA
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Weights multiply each level's points toward the total.
How to grade with this rubric
- Score Originality & Ideas first — it carries double weight and drives the whole piece.
- Distinguish intentional stylistic choices (unconventional punctuation, fragments) from unintentional errors when scoring Conventions.
- Share the rubric before students draft so they know that creative risk-taking is rewarded.