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Narrative Writing 
Narrative Writing
This rubric is a 4 point scale designed to assess narrative pieces written by elementary students in grades 3-5.
Rubric Code: V2X4B93
By edukate777
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Ideas

4

Interesting and creative ideas are used to make you think. Included are details that are unique or surprising to the reader. I showed the reader what was happening.
3

creative, but doesn't catch the attention of the reader as much as it could. One or two may be unique or surprising but most are predictable. Attempt has been made to show the reader what is happening.
2

Needs more creativity, needs to develop the sense of adventure so that it wants to make you read more. Nothing unusual is revealed. Any detail included is predictable. I need to show the reader what is happening more.
1

The story needs more creativity. I am telling the reader what is happening. The area to work on is to hold the reader's attention.
Organization

4

The piece begins with interesting descriptions of the characters and setting. The middle has a interesting and unusual problem that intrigues the reader. The end resolves the problem in a creative and satisfying way.
3

The beginning includes the characters and setting. The middle has a problem which the characters solve. The ending is obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of transition words.
2

The beginning has characters and a setting but are not described. The middle has a problem but it needs to be developed more. The ending needs to solve the problem in more detail.
1

The story mentions characters and setting but lack details. The problem is unclear or needing more detail. The ending is very brief.
Sentence Fluency

4

Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
3

Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
2

Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
1

Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.
Word Choice

4

Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.
3

Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary. A clear picture is created.
2

Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.
1

Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary words are used but even those are limited.
Voice

4

The reader is drawn closer to the piece and can "hear" the writer. Dialogue is used if appropriate, showing the thoughts and feelings of the character clearly.
3

Dialogue is attempted if appropriate, showing the feelings and thoughts of the character.
2

No dialogue at all. Some feelings and thoughts of the character are evident
1

No dialogue at all. No feelings and thoughts of the character are evident.
Conventions

4

No errors or very few errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.
3

A few errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.
2

Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.
1

Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible.




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