iRubric: Narrative - 6th grade rubric

Events are out of order and do not unfold logically.

Events are in a logical sequence, but unfold unnaturally.

Events are organized in a sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.

Events are organized in a sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. There are smooth transitions between each event.

The writing does not
have a beginning, middle,
or end. It may lack
any personal comment
or reflection.

The narration may lack
a clear beginning or
end. It contains a personal
comment
or thought, but this
may require further
elaboration.

The narrative has a beginning,
middle, and
end. It begins with the
first, last, or most important
event. It ends
with a personal comment
or reflection.

The narrative has a
clear beginning, middle,
and end. It begins
with the first, last, or
most important event.
It ends with the
writer’s feelings or
thoughts about the
experience.