1 

I'm not sure I can identify a setting or a short story. 

2

I may be able to identify the setting, but probably couldn't explain how it influences the theme. 

3

I can probably identify the settings and how they may impact the theme. 

4

I can definitely identify the elements of setting and explain how they influence the theme.

1 

I'm not sure I can identify a suspense in short story. 

2

I may be able to identify aspects of suspense, but probably couldn't explain how it is built over the course of a story.  

3

I can probably identify aspects of suspense and how suspense is bulit over the course of a story. 

4

I can definitely identify the aspects suspense and how suspense is bulit over the course of a story. 

1 

I'm not sure I can do this. 

2

I may be able to identify details that show characterization, but I'm not sure what to do with it.

3

I can probably identify details that show how characters change. 

4

I can definitely identify details that show how characters change and articulate that in a short essay.