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Narrative Essay Rubric 
Narrative Essay Rubric-Comp I
Rubric Code: AX4X454
By lbofill
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Narrative Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction
10 %

Excellent

Very well developed introduction that quickly engages the reader. Provides a clear direction and purpose for the essay and a well-defined and thorough explanation of the topic.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Essay direction and purpose is somewhat unclear. Topic is adequately explained.
Fair

Introduction is generic and creates little interest. The purpose and direction of the essay are vague.
Poor

Introduction does not introduce the paper's topic, or it the topic is unclear. Explanation of topic is unclear.
Narrative Elements
50 %

Development of body paragraphs using narrative elements
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. Narrative elements (story, plot, characters, setting, climax) are well developed.
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. Narrative elements (story, plot, characters, setting, climax) are developed, but can be improved.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action not very interesting. Narrative elements (story, plot, characters, setting, climax) are somewhat developed. Some elements missing.
Poor

Details are either uninteresting or lacking. The narrative is undeveloped and tells, rather than shows, the story. Narrative elements (story, plot, characters, setting, climax) are not or very poorly developed.
Organization/structure
10 %

Unity and Coherence
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author groups like ideas together effectively. Paragraphs are ordered in a way that develop supports the thesis statement.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to a set pattern. Arguments are given roughly the same space.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the thesis statement.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style & Tone
15 %

Sentence flow, tone, transitions
Excellent

Writing is smooth and skillful. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present, they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Conclusion
10 %

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the thesis. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the author's perspective.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the paper's thesis, but it is not very engaging or interesting (too much restating or redundancies).
Fair

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the paper's thesis, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Mechanics
5 %

Excellent

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

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

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, still get meaning and intent of the essay across.
Poor

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



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