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Narrative Paragraph Writing

A narrative paragraph tells a story. A narrative paragraph uses time order therefore, time order transitions must be used.

Rubric Code: Z927B8

By corneliusdeb

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Paragraph Writing - Narrative
	S Satisfies Grade Level Expectations 0 pts	P Progressing Toward Grade Level Expectations 0 pts	N Needs Improvement 0 pts
Topic Sentence	S All paragraphs have a topic sentence that names the significant event.	P Some paragraphs have a topic sentence that names the significant event.	N There are no topic sentences present in any of the paragraphs.
Support/Details	S Topics are supported by at least three specific and relevant details in each paragraph. A hook may begin the paragraph all paragraphs. The writer describes the who, when, where, why and how for all paragraphs.	P In each paragraph the topic is supported by general statements. The writer generally or briefly describes some of the who, when, where, why and how in some or all paragraphs.	N There is a slight attempt at support in some or all paragraphs. None of the paragraphs include all of the who, when, where, why and how.
Time Order	S All paragraphs are organized. Some time order transition words/phrases are used. Writer uses verb tense adequately.	P All paragraphs have some organization. IN some paragraphs events jump around or start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident in all paragraphs. Writer may make some verb tense errors.	N Most or all paragraphs are not organized and events make little sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases. Verb tense is incorrect throughout.
Conventions	S Writing only contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation in each paragraph. Most words are spelled correctly.	P Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Many simple spelling errors.	N Paragraphs do not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the each paragraph.
Concluding Sentence	S All paragraphs end with a sentence stating how the event changed his or her life. .	P Some paragraphs end with a sentences stating how the event changed his or her life. .	N None of the paragraphs end with sentence stating how the event changed his or her life. .