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Inspiring Animal - Narrative Story Writing 
Narrative story Writing 4th grade
Rubric Code: P365C6
By dorigerber
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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3

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Ideas

4

Interesting, specific details are used to "show" what is going on in the story. Details help the reader visualize the action in the story.
3

Specific details are used to tell the story. One or two may help the reader visualize the story, but mostly the reader must read between the lines.
2

Some details, but mostly you just give brief action without much detail.
1

Details are missing. The story is not expanded on in any way.
Organization

4

The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Strong story transition words support the flow of the writing and help the reader know the time span of the story.
3

The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.
2

The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or boring transition words.
1

The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Sentence Fluency

4

Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
3

Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
2

Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
1

Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.
Word Choice

4

Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.
3

Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary. A clear picture is created.
2

Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.
1

Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary words are used but even those are limited.
Conventions

4

No errors or very few errors (0-4) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.
3

A few errors (5-9) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.
2

Enough errors(10-15) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.
1

Enough errors (16 or more) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible.
Conference Edits

4

Student was involved in the conferencing and editing process with the teacher and made all of the recommended and collaborative changes in the final draft. Care was taken to review the final draft before printing.
3

Student was involved in the conferencing and editing process with the teacher and made most of the recommended and collaborative changes in the final draft. Care was taken to review the final draft before printing.
2

Student was somewhat involved in the conferencing and editing process with the teacher and made some of the recommended and collaborative changes in the final draft. Little care was taken to review the final draft before printing.
1

Student was not involved in the conferencing and editing process with the teacher and made none of the recommended and collaborative changes in the final draft. Care was not taken to review the final draft before printing.





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