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Narrative Essay 
Informative/Explanatory Essay
Rubric Code: X6X494
By ToniErickson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Narrative Writing
CC Anchor Writing Standards
Grade 9-10
Narrative Writing

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
  Meets the Standard

4 pts

Generally Meets the Standard

3 pts

Partially Meets the Standard

2 pts

Minimally Meets the Standard

1 pts

Introduction
10 pts

Engages and orients the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters.

It creates a smooth progression of experiences or events.
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Successful
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Ineffective
Development
30 pts

The response uses narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
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Generally Successful
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Ineffective
Transitions
10 pts

The response uses a variety of techniques to sequence evetns to that they build on one another to create a coherent whole.
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Language
20 pts

The response uses precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
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Style and Tone
10 pts

The response produces clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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Conclusion
10 pts

Provide a concluding section that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.
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Conventions
10 pts

Conforms to the conventions of standard written English - appropriate to grade level.
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  • Common Core State Standards, English, Literature, Essay

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