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iRubric: Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing

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Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing A narrative tells a story. Transitional words should be used. A narrative paragraph uses vivid words. Rubric Code: HXB3C23 By fnorth Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Narrative
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is used in the first sentence of the narrative. The topic sentence introduces the narrative.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the topic of the narrative.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic to the narrative.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
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 attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Time Order	Excellent The narrative has good organization. Transitional words or phrases are used.	Good The narrative is organized, but events jump around. Some transitional words/phrases are used.	Fair The narrative has some organization, events jump around. The start and end are unclear. Transitional words are not always evident	Needs attention The narrative is not organized, events make no sense. No use of transitional words/phrases.
Concluding Statement	Excellent The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It closes the narrative effectively.	Good The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is somewhat clear.	Fair The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains 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 attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detract from the narrative.