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Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing

A narrative paragraph tells a story. A narrative paragraph uses time order therefore, time order transitions must be used.

Rubric Code: U238266

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Paragraph Writing - Narrative
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	Level 4 The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Level 3 The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Level 2 The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Level 1 There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details	Level 4 Topic is supported by many specific details.	Level 3 Topic is supported by at least three specific details.	Level 2 Topic is supported by general statements.	Level 1 There is a slight attempt at support.
Proof of Narration	Level 4 A story line is evident and connected to the topic.	Level 3 A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.	Level 2 An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.	Level 1 A story line is not evident.
Time Order	Level 4 Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.	Level 3 Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.	Level 2 Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident	Level 1 Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement	Level 4 The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that relates/repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Level 3 The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that relates/repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	Level 2 The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not relate/repeat key words from the topic sentence.	Level 1 There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Format/Neatness	Level 4 Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.	Level 3 Typed. Paragraph is the requested length.	Level 2 Legible writing/typed and/or paragraph is under the requested length.	Level 1 Illegible writing/typed. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Conventions	Level 4 Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Level 3 Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Level 2 Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Level 1 Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.

Keywords:

paragraph, general, first writing

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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