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Narrative Writing Rubric

This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments.

Rubric Code: F22W24

By jemanike

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Narrative Writing Rubric
	A 4 pts	B 3 pts	C 2 pts	D 1 pts
Engaging	A The writer uses one of the following methods to engage the reader: 1.) Asks a question 2.) Describes setting 3.) Shows dialogue 4.) Shows action 5.) Starts with a quote	B The writer's introduction is not engaging, but he/she used one of the engaging strategies	C The writer's introduction is engaging, but he/she may NOT have used one of the engaging strategies	D The introduction is NOT engaging and the writer did NOT use any of the engaging strategies.
Conventions	A The writing contains little or no errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage	B The writing contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar -- but the errors do NOT have an effect on the story.	C The writing contained multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation -- but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.	D The writing contained multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation -- AND the errors interfere with the story.
Structure	A The writing has proper structure and a clear THEME. The writing also shows all the elements of a story: Theme, Plot, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution	B The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out one or two of the elements of a story.	C The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out MANY of the elements of a story.	D The writing has poor structure, and the writer may have left out MANY or ALL of the elements of a story.
Conclusion	A The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.	B The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.	C The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.	D no conclusion.