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Narrative Writing Rubric 
This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments.
Rubric Code: A25B9C
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Introduction

Advanced

There is a clear beginning that gives
- setting
- characters
Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place
Proficient

The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow
Basic

The is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters
Below Basic

There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action
structure

Advanced

The writer has followed the Plot/Story Diagram for structure. The writing shows all the elements of a story: Plot, Conflict, Climax, and Resolution
Proficient

The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out one or two of the elements of a story.
Basic

The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out MANY of the elements of a story.
Below Basic

The writing has poor structure, and the writer may have left out MANY or ALL of the elements of a story.
Conclusion

Advanced

The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.
Proficient

The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.
Basic

The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.
Below Basic

no conclusion.
Interjections

Advanced

The writer uses at least two interjections in the narrative writing and has circled them.
Proficient

The writer uses at least two interjections in the narrative writing but did not circle them, or the writer uses one interjection and circled it.
Basic

The writer uses one interjection in the story but does not circle it.
Below Basic

The writer did not use interjections in the narrative writing.
Action Map

Advanced

Action map is detailed, finished and included with the narrative writing.
Proficient

Action map is mostly completed and included with the narrative writing.
Basic

Action map is somewhat completed and included with the narrative writing.
Below Basic

Action map is not included with the narrative writing piece.




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