Realism Story (the Traditional Story) Final
- Due Apr 25 by 11:59pm
- Points 88
- Submitting a file upload
- File Types docx and doc
Write a story that uses all the techniques of realism that we discussed. Please see the rubric for details.
I'm going to be quite strict about the formatting requirements for this story. We'll discuss why in class.
- 5-10 pages double-spaced (1250-3000 words)
- 1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 point font
- Title
- Your name
- page numbers#
- Word file (doc or docx). If you absolutely cannot create or convert to a Word file, speak to me.
Rubric
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Keep in mind that 8 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
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Plot
Character-driven; cohesive; has beginning, middle, end; plausible series of events; uses cause & effect
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Characters
focus of story; complex; fleshed out; multi-faceted; realistic; developed; change
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Transparency/Believability/Immersion
grounded in reality; mundanity; concrete sensory details
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Language
standard ("correct") English grammar and syntax except where variations are necessary to realistically convey a character's or narrator's voice; consistent style; consistent voice
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Setting
realistic; mundane; based in social/cultural norms
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Dialogue
fits whole story; echoes life; realistic
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Originality
not predictable; no cliches; any message implied rather than heavy-handedly spelled out
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Cohesive
everything serves the goals of the story
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Point of View
consistent
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Formatting
5-10 pages double-spaced (1250-3000 words)
1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 point font Title Your name page numbers# Word file (doc or docx). If you absolutely cannot create or convert to a Word file, speak to me.
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Extra Credit
Up to 8 pts for something unexpected but wonderful
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Total Points:
88
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