PERFORMANCE TASK: FACULTY IN FICTION
G. R. A. S. P. S.
Goal
Your goal is to craft a compelling and imaginative short story where
your teachers are the main characters. The story may belong to any fiction
genre (mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, etc.), but it must demonstrate
creativity, coherence, and thoughtful character development.
Role
You are a fiction writer, tasked with turning familiar figures in your
academic life—your teachers—into fully fleshed-out characters in a fictional
world of your own creation.
Audience
Your primary audience is your classmates and teachers, but imagine your
story could also be published in a school magazine or literary blog. It should
be engaging and appropriate for a broad school community.
Situation
You are inspired to show appreciation, humor, or new perspectives on your
teachers by featuring them as protagonists, heroes, villains, or even surprising
characters in an original story.
Product/Performance
You will produce a short story (minimum of 1000–2000 words) in which:
• Your teachers are the main characters, portrayed respectfully yet
creatively.
• The plot follows a clear structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling
action, resolution).
• You apply literary elements such as characterization, setting, conflict,
dialogue, and theme.
• You use appropriate grammar, tone, and vocabulary for your chosen genre.
Standards for Success
Your work will be evaluated based on:
• Creativity and originality of the storyline and character portrayal
• Use of literary techniques (dialogue, figurative language, point of view, etc.)
• Depth and respect in teacher characterization
• Organization and structure of the narrative
• Mechanics and language use (grammar, punctuation, spelling)
• Theme clarity and overall message or insight
FACULTY IN FICTION
Subject: English / Creative Writing
Task: Writing a Fictional Short Story
Output Type: Printed, on short bond paper
Content Requirements:
• Word Count:
Minimum: 1,000 words
Maximum: 2,000 words+
• Must Include:
Dialogue between characters
Illustrations or drawings (related to scenes or characters)
Page Format (Short Bond Paper):
1. Cover/Title Page (Page 1)
- Title of the story
- Name(s) of the author(s)
- Grade/Section
- Date of submission
2. Story Overview (Page 2)
- Setting – Time and place
- Characters – Brief description of the main characters
- Synopsis – Summary of the story (5–7 sentences)
3. Full Story (Page 3 and onward)
- Write your complete story
- Integrate your drawings where appropriate (you may also place them in the margins or
separate pages)
Guidelines:
• Use proper margins and line spacing (Times New Roman, 12, 1.5 spacing, justified)
• Attach all pages securely (stapled or placed in a folder)
• Original work only – Plagiarism/AI will result in a failing grade
• Avoid foul or inappropriate language
Deadline:
Submit on or before: AUGUST 08, 2025
RUBRIC FOR EVALUATION (Total: 100 points)
Criteria Excellent Good (16-18) Fair (11-15) Needs
(19-20) Improvement
(5-10)
Creativity & Unique and Mostly Some Lacks
Originality highly original; minor originality, but originality;
imaginative; clichés predictable overused plot
fresh idea
Story Structure & Clear Generally Plot gaps; Poorly
Coherence beginning, organized with confusing in organized or
middle, and few transitions places hard to follow
end; flows needed
smoothly
Grammar & Free from Few errors; Noticeable Frequent
Language Use errors; strong clear language errors; affects errors; hinders
vocabulary clarity understanding
Dialogue Natural, Functional and Forced or Lacks purpose
purposeful, mostly natural unrealistic at or unnatural
reveals times dialogue
character
Drawings/Illustrations Creative and Relevant and Present but not Lacking effort
enhance neatly done impactful or irrelevant
storytelling
