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Narrative Writing Rubric

This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments.

Rubric Code: S33CC3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Narrative Writing Rubric
	4 Excellent (N/A)	3 Great (N/A)	2 Decent (N/A)	1 Poor (N/A)
Introduction	4 There is a clear beginning that gives - setting - characters Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place	3 The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow	2 This is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters	1 There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action
Plot and Situation	4 Skillfully develops a plot/situation, characters and setting.	3 Develops a plot/situation, characters and setting.	2 Provides a minimally developed plot line.	1 Lacks a developed plot line.
Structure/organization	4 Skillful Structure - Strong and engaging - Effective sequencing	3 Appropriate Structure - Engaging exposition - Adequate sequencing	2 Weak Structure - Exposition ideas need revision - Weak sequencing	1 Little to no Structure - Exposition needs major revision - Sequencing does not exist.
Conclusion Ending	4 The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.	3 The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.	2 The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.	1 no conclusion.
Voice	4 - Writer's voice authentic, confident, entertaining - Writer's personal style of writing shines through - Clear sense of audience and purpose	3 - Writer's voice is authentic and confident. - Writer's personal style of writing shines through - Some clear sense of audience and purpose	2 - Writer's voice is detached from the story - Sense of purpose and audience not clear.	1 - Unclear or no sense of voice, purpose and/or audience.
Conventions Paragraph Structure Punctuation	4 Shows creativity and flexibility when using conventions to enhance meaning.	3 Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors are minor and do not obscure meaning.	2 Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors sometimes obscure meaning.	1 Limited understanding of grade level appropriate conventions.