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Halloween Narrative 
Rubric Code: EX94AX2
By MatthewRisman
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Amazing

4 pts

Strong

3 pts

Almost there

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Writing 3.A

Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
Amazing

There is a clear introduction.
All characters are clearly identified and described, serve a purpose to move the story forward, and the order of events is sequenced in a way that is natural.
Strong

There is an introduction.
All characters are described but could use more detail.
Or
Most characters effect the story.
Or
The sequencing of the story could be stronger.
Almost there

There is a brief introduction. Characters are briefly described.
Or
Some characters role in the story is minimal.
or
The sequencing of the story effects its flow.
Needs Improvement

There isn't an introduction.
Characters are not described.
or
Characters serve no purpose to move the story forward.
or
The sequencing of the story is confusing and makes comprehension harder.
Writing 3.B

Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
Amazing

There are multiple examples of dialogue that add to the story.

The setting was clearly defined and vividly described.
Strong

There are three examples of dialogue that add to the story.

The setting was defined and described well.
Almost there

There is dialogue.

The setting wasn't clearly defined and was briefly described.
Needs Improvement

There is no dialogue.

The setting wasn't defined or described .
Writing 3.D

Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
Amazing

Word choice was varied and there were many sensory details used to clearly express emotions and tone.
Strong

Word choice was varied and there was some sensory details used to express emotion and tone.
Almost there

Word choice was not varied and a few sensory details were used to express emotion and tone.
Needs Improvement

Word choice was repetitive and sensory details were not used.
Writing 3.E

Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
Amazing

There is clear conclusion that ends the story and resolves the conflict.
Strong

There is a conclusion that ends the story with some resolution to the conflict.
Almost there

There is a conclusion but it doesn't resolve the conflict
Needs Improvement

There is no conclusion.
Writing 5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command.
Amazing

Revision and editing was clear. Multiple drafts were written and changes were made to improve the story from one draft to the next.
Strong

There was revision and editing. There were multiple drafts and some changes were made to alter the story but there was room for more changes to be made.
Almost there

There was some revision and editing. There were at least 2 drafts and only superficial changes were made to improve the story.
Needs Improvement

It is unclear how much revision and editing was done. There were at least 2 drafts and very minimal changes were made to the story.
Language 1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing.
Amazing

There are no grammatical mistakes.
Strong

There are few grammatical mistakes.
Almost there

There are many grammatical mistakes.
Needs Improvement

There are many grammatical mistakes and they interfere with understanding the story.
Language 2

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Amazing

There are no capitalization, punctuation, and spelling mistakes.
Strong

There are few capitalization, punctuation, and spelling mistakes.
Almost there

There are many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling mistakes.
Needs Improvement

There are many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling mistakes that interfere with understanding the story.
Language 5.B

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Amazing

There were multiple examples of different types of figurative language and they helped improve the story.
Strong

There was an example of each type of figurative language we learned this year. They appeared to improve the story.
Almost there

There was some figurative language used in the story but not all.
Or
The figurative language seemed forced into the story.
Needs Improvement

There wasn't any figurative language.
Language 5.C

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
Amazing

There were more than 6 sets of homophones used in the story that "fit well" into the story and were used correctly.
Strong

There were 6 sets of homophones used in the story that "fit well" into the story and were used correctly.
Almost there

There were less than 6 sets of homophones used in the story and were used correctly.
OR
The homophones felt forced into the story.
Needs Improvement

The homophones were not used correctly if they were in the story at all.




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