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Narrative Writing Rubric 
Narrative Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: VXX475W
By lehumphrey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Narrative Writing
  Not Yet

1 pts

Beginning

2 pts

Meeting

3 pts

Exceeding

4 pts

Ideas

Not Yet

My main idea is unclear.
- I have random events occurring.
- My events are not supported.
- My events are not sequential.
Beginning

I have a main idea.
- I developed a main idea by including events that go together.
- My events contain a few details but some may be irrelevant.
- My events are somewhat sequential.
Meeting

My main idea is stated and supported.
- I developed a main idea by including events that belong together.
- My events contain several details that belong together.
- My events are primarily in a sequential order.
Exceeding

My main idea is clearly stated and fully supported.
- I developed a main idea by linking my events together using transitions.
- My events contain enough details to make the story understandable.
- My events flow sequentially.
Organization

Not Yet

I need to organize my story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Beginning

I attempt to introduce my story, develop a middle, and a concluding statement, but one component may be missing.
Meeting

I wrote an introduction that introduces my topic. I have developed a middle to my story. I wrote a conclusion that relates to my story. One component may require further attention.
Exceeding

I wrote an effective introduction that sets the reader up for the rest of the story. My middle is developed and clear. My conclusion wraps up the story, not leaving anything unanswered.
Word Choice

Not Yet

I use words that are repetitive, vague, and/or unimaginative. My word choice is lifeless.

I rarely use specialized content vocabulary or use the words incorrectly.
Beginning

I use a few original words in my writing My word choice communicates the basic ideas.

I use a few specialized content vocabulary words.
Meeting

I use many original words in my writing.



I use several specialized content vocabulary words.
Exceeding

I use many precise, fresh, or original words throughout my writing. My word choice creates clarity and brings the topic to life.

I use many specialized content vocabulary words with accuracy and precision throughout my writing.
Sentence Fluency

Not Yet

I sometimes write in complete sentences.
Beginning

I write in complete sentences.
Meeting

I write in complete sentences.
-Many of my sentences are of different length.
-Many of my sentences begin in different ways.
-My writing is smooth and can be read aloud.
Exceeding

I write in complete sentences.
-I have effective and creative mix of sentence lengths.
-I have an effective and creative mix of sentence beginnings.
-My writing has a seamless, pleasing flow. It is a breeze to read my writing aloud.
Conventions

Not Yet

My spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation errors interfere with understanding of my writing.
Beginning

I have many spelling errors, that may interfere with understanding my writing.

-I am beginning to correctly use grammar, capital letters, and end punctuation.
Meeting

I have a few spelling errors, sometimes due to some risk-taking.

-I correctly use grammar, capital letters, and end punctuation.
Exceeding

I have minimal spelling errors, consistently due to attempts at more complicated vocabulary.

I use a variety of punctuation correctly.




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