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Narrative Essay Rubric 
Narrative Essay Rubric
Evaluates a narrative/personal essay
Rubric Code: MC8X4A
By Sherisse
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Biographical Narrative
Each category is worth 20 points.
  Poor

(N/A)

Fair

(N/A)

Good

(N/A)

Excellent

(N/A)

Introduction

Poor

Background details are a random collection of information, or unclear, or not related to topic. Introduction boring and uninteresting
Fair

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Contains some background information and detail.
Excellent

Extremely well-developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information.
Main points/body paragraphs

Poor

Details are either uninteresting or lacking. The narrator is undeveloped and tells rather than shows, the story.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action not very interesting.
Good

Well developed main points directly related to action or point of the story. Detail is descriptive and interesting. There is a clear point of view.
Excellent

Action/points in story is cleverly developed with colorful and lively description. There is a clear and consistent point of view used throughout the story.
Organization/structure

Poor

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present
Fair

Organization is clear. Transitions are present
Good

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay
Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Style:sentence flow, diction

Poor

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Inappropriate diction.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is appropriate.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Literary Devices

Poor

One device is used incorrectly or no devices used at all.
Fair

Only one narrative device is used, but it is very well placed and used correctly.
Good

Narrative includes two literary devices. Expectations are met, but one or two of the devices seems choppy or just does not fit.
Excellent

Narrative includes at least two or three literary devices that are used effectively. The devices add to the narrative and do not seem choppy.
Mechanics

Poor

Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
Good

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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