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Narrative Essay 
Learning objective: Students will write their own narrative essay that incorporates the aspects of narrative writing discussed in class. Procedure: Students will write a narrative essay that tells of an important experience that happened to them. Students will use techniques discussed in class, including proper organization, strong word choices, and dialogue.
Rubric Code: HXC46B6
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Narrative Essay
  Exceeds the standards

Excellent / Good

4 pts

Meeting the standards

Acceptable

3 pts

Approaching the standards

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

Unacceptable

1 pts

Detail

Exceeds the standards

The reader includes enough details to give the reader a relatively clear picture.
Meeting the standards

The writer includes only some details, leaving the reader lacking a clear picture.
Approaching the standards

The writer includes inadequate detail, leaving the reader with questions.
Does Not Meet Standards

The writer does not include any details.
Dialogue

Exceeds the standards

The writer includes effective dialogue that adds to the overall effect and impact of the narrative.
Meeting the standards

The writer includes dialogue that seems out of place and forced, but slightly adds to the overall effect of the narrative.
Approaching the standards

The writer's dialogue does not add to the effect of the narrative.
Does Not Meet Standards

The writer does not use any dialogue.
Organization

Exceeds the standards

The writer included an introduction that grabs the readers attention and a conclusion that effectively wraps it up. The essay is well-organized and flows logically. The writer demonstrates a mature understanding of transitioning.
Meeting the standards

The writer included an introduction and conclusion. The essay demonstrates some organization and flows logically enough to be understandable.
Approaching the standards

The writer included either an introduction or a conclusion. The article demonstrates poor organization and weak logical flow.
Does Not Meet Standards

The essay is not organized and is written illogically. There is no introduction or conclusion.
Mechanics

Exceeds the standards

There are no spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors.
Meeting the standards

The writer makes 3-4 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
Approaching the standards

The writer makes more than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
Does Not Meet Standards

The errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization are numerous enough to distract and interrupt the essay.
Style

Exceeds the standards

he writing is smooth and coherent, with strong word choices and varied sentence structure. The writer shows an understanding of grammar.
Meeting the standards

The writing is coherent but lacks strong word choices. There may be a couple grammar mistakes.
Approaching the standards

The writing is barely coherent and lacks strong word choices. There may be more than 4 grammar mistakes.
Does Not Meet Standards

The writing is highly confusing and difficult to follow. The grammar contains enough errors to distract from the narrative itself.




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