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Narrative Writing

This rubric is a 4 point scale designed to assess narrative pieces written by students in English 11/12.

Rubric Code: B33BBA

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Narrative
	24 (N/A)	18 (N/A)	12 (N/A)	6 (N/A)
Ideas	24 Interesting, specific details are used to support the main idea. Included are details that are unique or surprising to the reader.	18 Specific details are used to support the main idea. One or two may be unique or surprising, but most are predictable. Details mostly stick to the main idea but there may be one or two that stray.	12 Some details stick to the main idea but there most stray or wander. Nothing unusual is revealed. Any detail included is predictable.	6 Details are missing. The main idea is not expanded on in any way.
Organization	24 The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Transition words support the flow of the writing.	18 The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of transition words.	12 The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Missing transition words.	6 The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Your Life Elements	24 Clearly stated information about the life experiences which taught you a lesson.	18 Some inclusion of information from your life experiences which taught you a lesson.	12 Some personal information included, but not a clear lesson learned.	6 Not a personal narrative. Lesson learned is unstated.
Sentence Fluency	24 Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	18 Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	12 Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.	6 Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.
Conventions	24 0-2 Spelling errors No errors in punctuation Capitals are used correctly Grammar and usage are correct *All paragraphs include a topic and transition sentence, and supporting sentences	18 3-5 Spelling errors 1-3 Errors in punctuation 1-3 Capitalization errors 1-4 Errors in grammar and usage *Some paragraphs are missing a topic or transition sentence and supporting sentences	12 5 or more errors in spelling 4 or more errors in punctuation 4 or more errors in capitalization 5 or more errors in grammar and usage *Most paragraphs are missing topic, transition or supporting sentences	6 Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible. Paragraphs are non-existent

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