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Writing Assignments

7-12 Narrative Rubrics (CCSS Writing standard #3)

Rubric Code: NXWX6BB

By mpkincaid

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Criterion
	5 (N/A)	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Focus/ Exposition 25 % CCSS -W:  3a  4	5  The narrative, real or imagined, insightfully addresses all aspects of the prompt  Purposefully engages and orients the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, and establishing one or multiple point(s) of view  Expertly introduces a narrator and/or characters	4  The narrative, real or imagined, competently addresses all aspects of the prompt  Engages and orients the reader by setting out a problem, situation, and establishing one or multiple point(s) of view  Introduces a narrator and/or characters	3  The narrative, real or imagined superficially addresses all aspects of the prompt  Attempts to engage or orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, and establishing one or multiple point(s) of view  Introduces a narrator and/or characters	2  The narrative, real or imagined, partially addresses aspects of the prompt  Might engage or orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, and establishing one or multiple point(s) of view  Attempts to introduce a narrator and/or characters	1  The narrative, real or imagined, minimally addresses some aspect of the prompt  Does not engage or orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, and establishing one or multiple point(s) of view  Does not introduce a narrator and/or characters
Organization/Plot 25 % CCSS – W:  3a  3c  3e  4	5  Expertly creates a smooth progression of experiences or events  Uses a variety of techniques to sequence events that build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution)  Skillfully provides a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the	4  Creates a smooth progression of experiences or events  Uses a variety of techniques to sequence events that build on one another to create a coherent whole  Provides a conclusion that clearly follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed or resolved over the course of the narrative	3  Experiences and events are somewhat connected  Uses techniques to sequence events that build on one another to create a coherent whole  Provides a conclusion that connects to the narrated experiences or event	2  Progression of experiences or events may be confusing or disjointed  Techniques do not build on one another to create a coherent whole  Provides a weak conclusion that may not connect to the narrated experiences or even	1  Event sequence unfolds illogically  Does not use sequencing techniques to create coherence  Provides no conclusion or one that is not connected to the narrated experiences or events
Narrative Techniques 25 % CCSS -W:  3b  3d	5  Skillfully narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines to develop experiences, events, and/or characters  Sophisticated use of precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters	4  Effectively uses a variety of narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, and/or characters  Uses precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events	3  Adequately uses a variety of narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, and/or characters  Uses some descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events	2  Uses limited narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description to develop experiences, events, and/or characters  Uses concrete words or phrases with limited use of descriptive details and sensory language	1  Uses few to no narrative techniques  Does not use sensory language or descriptive details
Language 25 % CCSS – L:  1  2  3	5  Uses purposeful and varied sentence structure  Contains minimal to no errors in conventions (grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization)  Utilizes precise and sophisticated word choice	4  Uses correct and varied sentence structure  Contains few, minor errors in conventions  Utilizes strong and grade-level appropriate word choice	3  Uses mostly correct and some varied sentence structure  Contains some errors in conventions which may cause confusion  Usually utilizes grade-level appropriate word choice	2  Uses limited and/or repetitive sentence structure  Contains numerous errors in conventions which cause confusion  Utilizes vague or basic word choice	1  Lacks sentence mastery (e.g., fragments/ run-ons)  Contains serious and pervasive errors in conventions  Utilizes incorrect and/or simplistic word choice

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