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Narrative Writing Rubric 
Narrative Writing Rubric
A general narrative writing to tell a story.
Rubric Code: RX75993
By jmcclinton
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Narrative Writing
  Level 1

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Level 2

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Level 3

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Level 4

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Ideas

Level 1

* The topic and ideas are not clear.
* There are few details and there is little explanation.
Level 2

* The topic and ideas are not totally clear.
* There is some details and there is no in-depth explanation
Level 3

* The topic and ideas are clear but lacking somewhat in originality and strength.
* The reader is engaged.
Level 4

* The topic and the ideas are very clear and are full of originality and strength.
* The reader is fully engaged in the story.
Organization

Level 1

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written.
*There is no sequence to the story.
* The story is one paragraph.
Level 2

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written.
*There is some sequence to the story.
* The writer tries to make paragraphs.
Level 3

* The introduction and conclusion are clear.
* The sequence is consistent.
* The story is well divided into paragraphs.
Level 4

* The introduction draws the reader in and the conclusion wraps up the story.
* The paper is placed in a logical sequence.
* The writer masterfully used the paragraph.
Voice

Level 1

* The writing is boring and too brief to catch the readers attention.
* The idea is copied from somewhere else.
Level 2

* The writing is somewhat interesting but does little to catch the reader's attention.
* The writer tries to have an individual voice, but lacks originality and creativity.
Level 3

*The writer includes several interesting parts that keep the reader's attention.
* The writing is honest and personal, but lacks some creativity.
Level 4

* The writers tone catches the readers interest and connects with the reader.
* The writing is original and creative.
Word Choice

Level 1

* The writer uses few vivid verbs and adjectives.
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase but instead wrote down the first thing that came into their mind.
Level 2

* The writer uses some vivid verbs and adjectives.
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase.
Level 3

* The writer's good use of verbs and adjectives helps the story.
* The writer has put in some effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
Level 4

* The writer's vivid use of verbs and adjectives animate the story.
* The writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
Conventions

Level 1

* There are many errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitalization and in grammar so that the story is difficult to understand. The writer has made no effort to improve their writing from the rough draft.
Level 2

* There are many or some errors in spelling, punctuation
capitalization, and in grammar so that the story is somewhat difficult to understand. The writer has made little effort to improve their writing from the rough draft.
Level 3

* There are few errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and in grammar. The use of language helps the story. The writer has made some effort to improve their writing from the rough draft.
Level 4

* There are no or few errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitals and grammar. The use of language enhances to the story. The writer has improved their writing from the rough draft.



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