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Narrative/Creative Writing - 6th grade 
Narrative/Creative Writing - 6th grade
Rubric Code: NXW29X5
By TeraAvina
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Narrative/Creative Writing
  Below Standard

0 pts

Close to Standard

1 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Advanced

3 pts

Total

(N/A)

Topic

10 Points
Below Standard

Topic is irrelevant to student and readers' lives.
(0-2 Points)
Close to Standard

Topic is immature for student.
(3-6 Points)
Proficient

Topic is appropriate for the student.
(7-8 Points)
Advanced

Topic is mature, relevant, and well thought out.
(9-10 Points)
Total
Event Sequence

15 Points
Below Standard

Events are out of order and do not unfold logically.
(0-4 Points)
Close to Standard

Events are in a logical sequence, but unfold unnaturally.
(5-7 Points)
Proficient

Events are organized in a sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
(8-12 Points)
Advanced

Events are organized in a sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. There are smooth transitions between each event. (13-15 Points)
Total
Narrative Techniques

Dialogue, Description, Pacing
10 Points
Below Standard

The writer did not use any narrative techniques.
(0-2 Points)
Close to Standard

The writer attempted to use descriptive language or dialogue, but used some words and/or punctuation incorrectly. (3-6 Points)
Proficient

The writer utilized dialogue and description in the piece. (7-8 Points)
Advanced

The writer utilized dialogue and description in the piece, which enhanced the story and made scenes realistic. (9-10 Points)
Total
Mechanics

parts of speech, punctuation, spelling
5 Points
Below Standard

There are more than 10 errors involving parts of speech, punctuation or spelling.
(0-1 Point)
Close to Standard

There are multiple errors (7-10) in the essay. Many detract from the flow and meaning.
(2-3 Points)
Proficient

Minimal errors are found (3-6). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
(4 Points)
Advanced

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal (0-2) and not distracting.
(5 Points)
Total
Sentence Fluency

5 Points
Below Standard

Most sentences are the same length and style. There are fragments and/or run-ons. (0-1 Point)
Close to Standard

There are several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or words are used incorrectly. (2-3 Points)
Proficient

Some variety in sentence length and complexity. Uses some descriptive language. (4 Points)
Advanced

Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Words are descriptive and offer clarity. (5 Points)
Total
Editing

5 Points
Below Standard

The writer did not edit the piece. (0-1 Point)
Close to Standard

The writer revised some sentences or parts of the piece. (2-3 Points)
Proficient

The project was edited thoroughly and revisions are visible. (4 Points)
Advanced

The writer revised the piece independently, and with peers, parents, and teachers if possible. Multiple revisions are shown. (5 Points)
Total




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