iRubric: Narrative Essay rubric

The paper is extremely well-organized, including a clear introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion. Incorporates effective transitions between paragraphs and main points.

The introduction contains a thesis sentence; the body details the story by breaking it down into clear narrative format; the conclusion brings the writing to a close; there is a generally logical progression of ideas and information.

Essay fails to follow narrative format, including a clear beginning, middle, and end of the story. Conclusion may be missing/fails to provide sense of closure to the story.

Essay is underdeveloped, missing a clear organizational structure comprised of an introduction, body paragraphs, a conclusion, and effective transtions between subjects.

Main idea/ topic is clear, concise, and identifies character, theme or issue.

Adequate main idea/ topic sentence identifies character, theme or issue. Apparent narrative format.

Main idea/ topic sentence is unclear and/or doesn't address theme or issue. Remember to include the elements you will discuss throughout the body of the essay. You should list them in the order in which you will discuss them.

Main idea/ Topic sentence is not evident. Introductory paragraph is not clear.

Great work on the conclusion. You have a clear understanding the conclusion functions to remind your readers of your position or analysis and to summarize your main points from throughout the paper and show the conclusions you have drawn from your experience.

Your ideas will flow well from one to next throughout the body of your essay if you keep to the same chronological order you list in your introduction. Once you get to your conclusion remember it is important to remind your readers of your position, be sure to summarize your main points from throughout the paper. Your conclusion is your opportunity to summarize the events you detail and show the conclusions you have drawn from them.

Conclusion does not effectively bring essay to a close. You will need to expand your conclusion to provide a more sufficient summary of the points you make throughout your essay. This will help you balance the length and content of your introduction with your essays close. You can start by returning to your introduction and conclusion to ensure your thesis is thoroughly introduced and reaffirmed in the conclusion.

Conclusion is missing. You'll need to incorporate a conclusion for your essay. This is your opportunity to summarize your findings and analysis and draw all the elements of your essay to a close.

1 inch margins, double spaced lines, page numbers and last name in upper right corner, paragraphs indented ½ inch, title included.

Missing 1-2 elements of required MLA format.

Missing 3-4 elements of required MLA format.

Paper fails to follow more than 1 element of required MLA format.