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Narrative writing

A narrative paragraph tells a story. · I can use transitional words to order events in a story · I can use dialogue to show how characters deal with each other and events. · I can use descriptive details so the reader can see what is happening in my story. * I can describing the setting, the roles, and beginning to introduce the events in the story through the perspective of the story teller.

Rubric Code: AXC72WX

By pmiles

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Subject: Education

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

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	Emerging 1 pts	Progessing 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Transistions transitions	Emerging Less than 3 transition words or phrases were used.	Progessing Transitions often work well; at other times, connections between ideas are fuzzy.	Proficient The writer told story in order by using phrases such as a little later and after that.	Advanced The writer showed how much time went by with words and phrases that mark time such as just then and suddenly (to show when things happens quickly) or after a while and a little later (to show when a little time passed)
Lead / opening /ending descriptive details	Emerging The story does not have an adequate lead or ending	Progessing The story has a lead that does not capture the reader's attention. Ending is apparent but does not connect to the story.	Proficient The story has a lead that introduces the character or setting of the story. ending: connected to the beginning or the middle of the story.	Advanced The story has a creative, well-developed lead with a hook that pulls the reader in. ending: used action, dialogue, or feeling to bring her story to a close, connected to the beginning or the middle of the story.
Organization dialogue transitional words	Emerging No dialogue used.	Progessing The writer uses characters speaking or thought to attempt dialogue but does not use paragraphing or quotation marks to separate character dialogue	Proficient The writer used paragraphs and skipped lines to separate character dialogue	Advanced The writer used paragraphs quotation marks to separate character dialogue
Description descriptive details	Emerging The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary, searching for words to convey meaning. The writing reflects more than one of these problems: • Language is so vague that only the most general message comes through. • Persistent redundancy distracts the reader. • Jargon or cliches distract the reader. • Words are used incorrectly • Problems with language leave the reader wondering what the writer is trying to say.	Progessing The writer is beginning to define the topic, even though development is still basic or general. • It is pretty easy to see where the writer is headed, though more information is needed to “fill in the blanks.”	Proficient Words convey the intended message. It is easy to figure out the writer’s meaning on a general level. • Words are adequate and correct in a general sense. The words and phrases create pictures in your mind. • Familiar words and phrases communicate • Attempts at colorful language come close to the mark. • The words and phrases are functional	Advanced Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging. • Words are specific and accurate; • The language is natural and never overdone • Lively verbs energize the writing. Precise nouns and modifiers add depth and specificity. • Striking words and phrases often catch the reader’s eye - and linger in the reader’s mind. • Precision is obvious: just the right word or phrase in just the right spot.

Keywords:

4th grade, narrative, transition words, Lucy Calkins

Subjects:

Education

Types:

Writing

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