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Narrative Paragraph 
Narrative Paragraph
Narrative Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: U79645
By salderfer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

55 pts

Fair

70 pts

Good

85 pts

Excellent

100 pts

Topic Sentence
20 %

Poor

The topic sentence does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the topic is evident.
Fair

Topic sentence introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good

Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains and/or introduces the topic, it is not very engaging or may not cover all the details in the paragraph.
Excellent

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It contains the topic and covers all the details. It also states the author's point about the topic.
Details/Examples
20 %

Poor

Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Fair

There are details/examples, but they are either not clear and specific, or vivid sense language is not used effectively. The details do not create a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Good

Details/examples are clear and specific, but there are either not enough of them to create vivid images in the reader's mind, or vivid sense language is not used to create a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Excellent

Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid sense language that creates a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Coherence
20 %

Poor

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the paragraph and creates a vividly clear story line that makes an interesting or intriguing point about the topic. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively.
Unity
20 %

Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Ideas are not adequately developed.
Fair

Writing is clear, but not all sentences support the ideas declared in the topic sentence.
Good

Writing is clear and focused. Sentences have varied structure and develop the ideas stated in the topic sentence.
Excellent

Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Sentences work together to create vivid images in the reader's mind.
Mechanics
10 %

Poor

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

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Word Count
10 %

Poor

Less than 110 or more than 250 words
Fair

Less than 130 or more than 230 words
Good

Less than 150 or more than 200 words
Excellent

150-200 words



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