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Narrative and Descriptive Essay

Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing

Rubric Code: XX22762

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Paragraph Writing - Narrative
	Excellent A 4 pts	Good B 3 pts	Fair C 2 pts	Needs attention D 1 pts
Proof of Narration KNOWLEDGE	Excellent A A story line is evident and connected to the topic.	Good B A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.	Fair C An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.	Needs attention D A story line is not evident.
Support/Details THINKING/INQUIRY	Excellent A Topic is supported by many specific details. Word choice is precise and appeals to several senses.	Good B Topic is supported by a few specific details. Word choice somewhat precise and appeals to at least one sense.	Fair C Topic is supported by general statements. Word choice is limited.	Needs attention D There is a slight attempt at support.
Thesis Statement COMMUNICATION	Excellent A The thesis statement is a clear statement and has a controlling idea. All topic sentences relate directly to the thesis statement.	Good B The thesis statement gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the topic sentences present.	Fair C The thesis statement gives little evidence of a relevant topic or connecting to the other topic sentences.	Needs attention D There is no thesis statement presented in the essay.
Transition words and organization COMMUNICATION	Excellent A Essay has good organization, events are time ordered, Correct time order transition words or phrases are used. Spatial order or some other descriptive order is evident.	Good B Essay is organized. Adequate use of order transition words/phrases are used. Spatial order transitions may be present.	Fair C Essay has some organization, events jump around; order is confusing. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident. No spatial order present.	Needs attention D Essay has limited organization, events make little sense. No use of chronological or spatial transition words/phrases.
Conclusion COMMUNICATION	Excellent A The concluding paragraph wraps up the essay effectively and relates back to the thesis statement.	Good B The concluding paragraph adequately closes/sums up the essay but just repeats the thesis statement.	Fair C The concluding paragraph is not clear.	Needs attention D There is no concluding paragraph at the end of the essay.
Mechanics & Sentence Structure COMMUNICATION	Excellent A Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors. There is variety in sentence length and structure.	Good B Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly. There is some sentence variety.	Fair C Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors. There is little sentence structure.	Needs attention D Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph. Sentence structure is limited.
Title & Page Setup COMMUNICATION	Excellent A Title chosen is well-suited for the essay and prepares the reader for the topic. Essay is setup according to teacher specification. ( 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double spaced	Good B Title chosen is appropriate for a essay but doesn't really prepare reader for the topic. Most elements of page setup are followed.	Fair C Title somewhat relates to essay. some attempt at page setup.	Needs attention D Title doesn't clearly relate to essay. Page setup is not followed.

Keywords:

narrative and descriptive

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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