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Narrative Essay Rubric

Write an essay describing your summer vacation using the writing process. The final copy should be typed and emailed to paula.marsico@ofsd.cc

Rubric Code: SX39646

By ptorwich

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Personal Essay
	No Evidence 1 pts	Area of Concern 2 pts	Approaches Standard 3 pts	Meets Standard 4 pts	Exceeds Standard 5 pts
Introduction	No Evidence Background details are a random collection of information, or unclear, or not related to topic. No thesis.	Area of Concern Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity. No thesis	Approaches Standard Introduction adequately explains the background with some detail and creativity. Thesis not developed.	Meets Standard Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Contains thesis.	Exceeds Standard Extremely well-developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains thesis.
Main points/body paragraphs	No Evidence Details are lacking. The narrator is undeveloped and tells rather than shows the story.	Area of Concern There are clear points, but they lack detail.	Approaches Standard There are clear points, but need more detail.	Meets Standard Well developed main points directly related to action or point of the story. Detail is descriptive and interesting.	Exceeds Standard Action/points in story is cleverly developed with colorful and lively description.
Organization/structure	No Evidence No discernible organization. Transitions are not present	Area of Concern Organization is somewhat clear. Transitions are not present.	Approaches Standard Organization is clear. Transitions are present.	Meets Standard Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.	Exceeds Standard Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Mechanics	No Evidence Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization	Area of Concern Consistent errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, or capitalization.	Approaches Standard A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.	Meets Standard Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors.	Exceeds Standard No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Conclusion	No Evidence Conclusion is unclear, or not related to topic.	Area of Concern Conclusion adequately summarizes the essay, but may lack detail and creativity.	Approaches Standard Conclusion adequately summarizes the essay with some detail and creativity.	Meets Standard Conclusion is well developed and creative.	Exceeds Standard Extremely well-developed conclusion. It engages the reader and creates interest.