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Narrative Writing Rubric 
Narrative Writing Rubric
A general narrative writing to tell a story.
Rubric Code: RX767AB
By TWheat
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Narrative Writing
  Limited

(N/A)

Basic

(N/A)

Sound

(N/A)

High

(N/A)

Ideas

Limited

The writer's topic is not clearly defined.
* Details are limited and there is no explanation
* The paper is very repetitive.
Basic

* The writer's topic is not fully defined.
* Details are limited and there is no in-depth explanation
* The paper is somewhat repetitive.
Sound

* The writer defines the topic and the reader is engaged.
* Ideas are clear but lacking somewhat in originality and strength.
High

* Writer defines the topic and the reader is fully engaged in the story.
* Ideas are very clear and are full of originality and strength.
Organization

Limited

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written.
* The writer uses no transitions.
*There is no sequence to the story.
* The story is one paragraph.
Basic

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written.
* The writer uses very few transitions.
*There is some sequence to the story.
* The writer tries to make paragraphs.
Sound

* The introduction and conclusion are clear.
* Most transitions are used properly.
* The sequence is consistent.
* The story is well divided into paragraphs.
High

* The introduction draws the reader in and the conclusion wraps up the story.
* Clear transitions connect ideas.
* The paper is placed in a logical sequence.
* The writer masterfully used the paragraph.
Voice

Limited

* The writing is boring and too brief to catch the readers attention.
* The idea is copied from somewhere else.
Basic

* The writing is somewhat interesting but does little to catch the reader's attention.
* The writer tries to have an individual voice, but lacks creativity.
Sound

*The writer includes several interesting parts that keep the reader's attention.
* The writing is honest and personal, but lacks some creativity.
High

* The writers tone catches the readers interest and connects with the reader.
* The writing is personal, honest and creative.
Word Choice

Limited

* The writer uses few vivid verbs and adjectives.
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase but instead wrote down the first thing that came into their mind.
Basic

* The writer uses some vivid verbs and adjectives.
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase.
Sound

* The writer's good use of verbs and adjectives helps the story.
* The writer has put in some effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
High

* The writer's vivid use of verbs and adjectives animate the story.
* The writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
Conventions

Limited

* There are many errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitalization and in grammar so that the story is difficult to understand.
Basic

* There are many or some errors in spelling, punctuation
capitalization, and in grammar so that the story is somewhat difficult to understand.
Sound

* There are few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and in grammar. The use of language helps the story.
High

* There are no or few errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitals and grammar. The use of language enhances to the story.



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