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Narrative and Descriptive Paragraph Writing 
Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Rubric Code: L229A27
By lauramoore62
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Narrative
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Proof of Narration

KNOWLEDGE
Excellent

A story line is evident and connected to the topic.
Good

A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
Fair

An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
Needs attention

A story line is not evident.
Support/Details

THINKING/INQUIRY
Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details. Word choice is precise and appeals to several senses.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details. Word choice somewhat precise and appeals to at least one sense.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements. Word choice is limited.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Topic Sentence

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

The topic sentence is a clear statement of the paragraph content. All other sentence relate directly to the topic sentence.
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 attention

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Transition words and organization

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, Correct time order transition words or phrases are used. Spatial order or some other descriptive order is evident.
Good

Paragraph is organized. Adequate use of order transition words/phrases are used. Spatial order transitions may be present.
Fair

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around; order is confusing. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident. No spatial order present.
Needs attention

Paragraph has limited organization, events make little sense. No use of chronological or spatial transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

The concluding statement wraps up the paragraph effectively and relates back to the topic sentence.
Good

The concluding statement adequately closes/sums up the paragraph but just repeats the topic sentence.
Fair

The concluding statement is not a clear statement.
Needs attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions

COMMUNICATION
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 attention

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Title

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

Title chosen is well-suited for the paragraph and prepares the reader for the topic.
Good

Title chosen is appropriate for a paragraph but doesn't really prepare reader for the topic.
Fair

Title somewhat relates to paragraph.
Needs attention

Title doesn't clearly relate to paragraph.



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