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Narrative Writing Rubric

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

Rubric Code: X236C5

By kellytaylor

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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Narrative Writing Rubric
	A YOU MADE IT!!!!! 4 pts	B YOU'RE ALMOST THERE 3 pts	C YOU HAVE A WAYS TO GO 2 pts	D YOU SEEM LOST 1 pts
Introduction	A YOU MADE IT!!!!! There is a clear beginning that gives - setting - characters Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place.	B YOU'RE ALMOST THERE The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow.	C YOU HAVE A WAYS TO GO There is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters.	D YOU SEEM LOST There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action.
Structure	A YOU MADE IT!!!!! The writer has followed the Plot/Story Diagram for structure. The writing shows all the elements of a story: Title, Introduciton, 3-6 Rising Actions, Climax, 1-3 Falling Actions, and Resolution.	B YOU'RE ALMOST THERE The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out one or two of the elements of a story.	C YOU HAVE A WAYS TO GO The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out MANY of the elements of a story.	D YOU SEEM LOST The writing has poor structure, and the writer may have left out MANY or ALL of the elements of a story.
Conclusion	A YOU MADE IT!!!!! The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.	B YOU'RE ALMOST THERE The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.	C YOU HAVE A WAYS TO GO The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.	D YOU SEEM LOST No conclusion.
Grammar Conventions	A YOU MADE IT!!!!! The writing contains little or no errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.	B YOU'RE ALMOST THERE The writing contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar -- but the errors do NOT have an effect on the story.	C YOU HAVE A WAYS TO GO The writing contained multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.	D YOU SEEM LOST The writing contained multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation -- AND the errors interfere with the story.
Organization of Paragraphs	A YOU MADE IT!!!!! There are at least four paragraphs and they are arranged with an Introduction, Body, and a Conclusion. Each paragraph begins with a Transition word.	B YOU'RE ALMOST THERE There are at least four paragraphs and they are arranged with an Introduction, Body, and a Conclusion. Most paragraphs begin with a Transition word.	C YOU HAVE A WAYS TO GO There are at least four paragraphs and they are arranged with an Introduction, Body, and a Conclusion. Some paragraphs begin with a Transition word.	D YOU SEEM LOST There fewer than four paragraphs and/or there are no Transition words to start the paragraphs.

Keywords:

conventions, engaging, structure, ending, clear story elements

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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