- Username
- Password
forgot?

iRubric: How to Build a Snowman rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...
How to Build a Snowman ubric for Narrative Writing A narrative paragraph tells a story. A narrative paragraph uses time order therefore, time order transitions must be used. Rubric Code: F24588B By Arivera75 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Paragraph Writing - Narrative
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs extra attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraphs. It is a clear statement of the paragraphs content.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Needs extra attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraphs.
Support/Details	Excellent Topic is supported by many specific details.	Good Topic is supported by a few specific details.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements.	Needs extra attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Time Order	Excellent Paragraphs have good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.	Good Paragraphs are organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.	Fair Paragraphs have some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident	Needs extra attention Paragraphs are not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement	Excellent The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraphs. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Good The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraphs. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	Fair The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraphs. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.	Needs extra attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraphs.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs extra attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.