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Narrative Writing Rubric

A general narrative writing to tell a story.

Rubric Code: E6X68A

By melanieallen

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Narrative Writing
	Level 1 1 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 4 4 pts
Ideas	Level 1 * The topic and ideas are not clear. * There are few details and there is little explanation.	Level 2 * The topic and ideas are not totally clear. * There are some details,but no in-depth explanation	Level 3 * The topic and ideas are clear but lacking somewhat in originality and strength. * The reader is engaged.	Level 4 * The topic and the ideas are very clear and are full of originality and strength. * The reader is fully engaged in the story.
Organization	Level 1 The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written. There is no sequence to the story.	Level 2 The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written. There is some sequence to the story.	Level 3 * The introduction and conclusion are clear. * The sequence is consistent.	Level 4 * The introduction draws the reader in and the conclusion wraps up the story. * The paper is placed in a logical sequence.
Voice	Level 1 * The writing is dull and too brief to catch the readers attention.	Level 2 * The writing is somewhat interesting but does little to catch the reader's attention.	Level 3 *The writer includes several interesting parts that keep the reader's attention.	Level 4 * The writers tone catches the readers interest and connects with the reader. * The writing is original and creative.
Word Choice	Level 1 * The writer uses few vivid verbs * The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase.	Level 2 * The writer uses some vivid verbs * The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase.	Level 3 * The writer's good use of verbs helps the story * The writer has put in some effort to use the right words or phrases.	Level 4 * The writer's vivid use of verbs brings the story to life * The writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases.
Conventions	Level 1 * There are many errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization and in grammar so that the story is difficult to understand. (8 or more)	Level 2 * There are many or some errors in spelling, punctuation capitalization, and in grammar so that the story is somewhat difficult to understand. (6-8)	Level 3 * There are few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and in grammar. (5 or less) The use of language helps the story.	Level 4 * There are (2 or less) errors in spelling, punctuation, capitals and grammar. The use of language enhances to the story.