Description Mark Achieved GRADE 4
Stage 1 Research 10
Stage 2 Creative writing 30
Stage 3 Oral presentation 20
TOTAL 60
CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT
ENGLISH: SHORT STORIES
TOTAL: 60 MARKS
NAME & SURNAME: ______________________________________
GRADE 4 ________
GRADE 4 CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT: SHORT STORIES
PROJECT OVERVIEW You will create your own short story by following 3 stages:
Project Stages & Mark Allocation
Stage Description Marks
1 Research 10
2 Creative Writing (Short Story) 30
3 Oral Presentation 20
Total 60
You will learn how to:
• Gather and organise information
• Write your own exciting story
• Present your story with confidence
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STAGE 1: RESEARCH (10 MARKS)
1. Short Story Research Worksheet (Mind map)
Read 2 short stories and answer the following questions on the mind map below.
• Setting: Where does the story take place?
• Characters: Who is in the story?
• Problem: What happens?
• Solution: How is it resolved?
(3 marks)
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Story 1 ______________________________________________________
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Story 2 _________________________________________________
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2. Character Observation Chart (3 marks)
Select one of the stories you read and complete the character observation chart below.
Protagonist is the hero in the story and the antagonist is the villain in the story
Character Name What they look like Personality trait
Protagonist:
Antagonist:
3. Bibliography Template Write down where you found the story: (2 marks)
• Book Title: __________________________________
• Author: ______________________________________
• Publisher: ___________________________________
• Year: ________________________________________
4. Research Reflection What did you learn from reading short stories? (2 marks)
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Stage 1: Research (10 marks) – Learner Checklist
Task Done (✓)
I read 2 short stories.
I completed the mind map with: setting, characters, problem, and solution.
I filled in the Character Observation Chart for one story.
I included both the protagonist and antagonist with descriptions.
I wrote the bibliography with book title, author, publisher, and year.
I completed the research reflection explaining what I learned from the stories.
STAGE 1: RESEARCH – 10 MARKS RUBRIC
Criteria Excellent Good Basic
(3 marks) (2 marks) (1 mark)
1. Short Story Complete with clear, Mostly complete, few Some gaps or unclear
Worksheet (3 marks) relevant details details missing ideas
2. Observation Chart Character(s) well Most details complete Few character features
(3 marks) described noted
3. Bibliography Entry All details included and Mostly complete,
(2 marks) accurate minor errors
4. Reflection (2 Thoughtful reflection Simple comment
marks) given shared/ short/ vague
Total: /10
Teacher’s comments: ___________________________________________________________________________
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STAGE 2: CREATIVE WRITING (30 MARKS)
Objective: Learners write their own original short story using story structure and creative elements.
Writing Frame:
Title: _________________________________________
Beginning: Introduce the character and setting
Middle: Build up the problem and action
End: Resolve the story and reflect
Planning Page
What is your story about?
Main Character
Setting
Problem
Solution
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Writing Frame
Title of Your Story: ___________________________________________
Beginning (Who? Where? When?):
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Middle (What happens - conflict/ problem):
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End (How is it solved?):
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Editing Partner’s Name: ____________________
Partner Comments:
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Picture (optional)
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Stage 2: Creative Writing (30 marks) – Learner Checklist
Task Done (✓)
I planned my story using the Planning Page (main idea, character, setting, problem, solution).
I wrote the title of my story.
I wrote the beginning – introducing who, where, and when.
I wrote the middle – showing what happens and the conflict/problem.
I wrote the ending – explaining how the story is resolved.
I used interesting words (adjectives and adverbs).
I checked my spelling and grammar.
I asked a partner to review my story and wrote down their feedback.
I rewrote and polished my final draft.
I added a picture (optional).
STAGE 2: CREATIVE WRITING – 30 MARKS RUBRIC
Criteria 4 – Excellent 3 – Good 2 – Basic 1 – Needs
(5 marks) (3-4 marks) (2 marks) Improvement (1 mark)
Planning (Ideas + Well-developed Clear ideas, few Basic outline, some Very little planning
Story Elements) (5) ideas and all story details missing missing info done
parts planned
Beginning (5) Engaging opening, Good start, Simple intro, lacks Confusing or no
clear setting/character detail beginning
setting/character present
intro
Middle Logical flow with Clear sequence of Events loosely Unclear or no middle
(Conflict/Events) (5) rich detail events connected events
Ending (Resolution) Satisfying and Clear ending Basic or rushed No clear resolution
(5) logical ending ending
Language Use & Great use of Some descriptive Simple words, little No descriptive
grammar (5) adjectives/adverbs language. Few creativity. Some language. Hard to read
almost no errors mistakes errors
Neatness & Very neat & creative Mostly neat & Messy and limited Very messy and no
Grammar (5) creative creativity creativity
Total: /30
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STAGE 3: ORAL PRESENTATION (10 MARKS)
Practice reading or telling your story to your class.
Objective: Learners present their story to the class confidently.
Instructions:
• Read aloud or retell your story
• Speak clearly and with expression
• Make eye contact
Stage 3: Oral Presentation (20 marks) – Learner Checklist
Task Done (✓)
I practised reading or telling my story aloud.
I used a clear voice.
I added expression in my voice.
I made eye contact with my audience.
I spoke with confidence.
I explained my story clearly and in the right order.
I used any props or visuals if needed.
I mentioned my research or where I got ideas.
STAGE 3: ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC – 10 MARKS
MARK 5 4 3 2 1
PRESENTATION Well planned and Good planning. Planning is clear. Some planning. No planning.
(5 marks) organised. Clear, logical Clear delivery. Uses Presentation is Presentation Struggles to
delivery. Relevant some resources. understandable. Some unclear. Minimal present. No
resources used. Fits purpose and use of resources. use of resources. resources.
Suitable for purpose and audience.
audience.
ORAL Excellent eye contact. Good audience Makes eye contact. Limited eye No audience
PRESENTATION Voice, tone, and contact. Suitable Uses some verbal and contact. Weak contact. Weak
SKILLS gestures suit audience. voice and tone. non-verbal use of verbal/non- or no use of
Good use of body Uses some techniques. verbal techniques.
(5 marks)
language and verbal gestures and body techniques.
techniques. language.
CONTENT Clear structure: intro, Well-structured. Structure present. Structure is weak. No clear
ORGANISATION body, conclusion. Research clearly Some research Little or unclear structure. No
(5 marks) Strong link between linked to writing. included. Info is link to research. research or only
research and writing. Info mostly correct. limited info.
Accurate info with proof. accurate.
USE OF Resources enhance Good use of Some use of Limited No resources or
RESOURCES & presentation. resources and resources. References resources. Few or references.
REFERENCES References used for references. used. no references. Reads only.
accuracy.
(5 marks)
Total: /20
Teacher Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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