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Narrative 3 Paragraph Essay Rubric 
Cause & Effect Paragraph Rubric
Rubric Code: X2C859
By amcorrie
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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Satisfactory

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Needs Improvement

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Introduction

Excellent

There is a clear beginning that gives both setting and characters. Reader can picture a scene before events take place.

9 10
Satisfactory

Introduction is not very clear. Characters and setting are mentioned, but it is hard to follow.


7 8
Needs Improvement

There is no introduction. Writer heads right for the action.
-OR-
Either setting or characters are missing.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Plot & Situation

Excellent

Plot/situation, characters and setting are skillfully developed.


9 10
Satisfactory

Plot/situation, characters and setting are adequately developed.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Essay lacks a developed plot line.




1 2 3 4 5 6
Voice

Excellent

Writer's voice is authentic, confident & entertaining. Personal style of writing shines through. There is a clear sense of audience & purpose.

9 10
Satisfactory

Writer's voice is somewhat detached from the story. Personal style shines through. There is some clear sense of audience and purpose.

7 8
Needs Improvement

There is no clear sense of voice, purpose and/or audience.





1 2 3 4 5 6
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the narrative's conflict.




9 10
Satisfactory

The conclusion is weak. but it syill shows resoltuion of the story's conflict.




7 8
Needs Improvement

There is no conclusion.
-OR-
The conclusion does not resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Organization

Excellent

Essay is strong and engaging. It is easy to follow and makes sense.




9 10
Satisfactory

Essay is engaging. It makes sense, but is difficult to follow due to weak structure. Some details presented out of order.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Essay needs major revision. It does not make sense. It is disorganized. Details are missing or not in any discernable order.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Sentence Structure

Excellent

No fragments and/or run-ons present. Consistent and appropriate word choice creates strong and expressive sentences.

9 10
Satisfactory

No fragments and/or run-ons present. Word choice is adequate.




7 8
Needs Improvement

Essay contains fragments and/or run-ons. Word choice is basic and/or repetitive.



1 2 3 4 5 6
Mechanics

Excellent

Very few or no errors in spelling, capitalization and punctuation are present. Essay is easy to follow and understand.

9 10
Satisfactory

Some spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are present. Essay is still easy to follow and understand.


7 8
Needs Improvement

Spelling, capitalization and punctuation errors make essay confusing and hard to follow.


1 2 3 4 5 6
Title & Indent

Excellent

Title is present and formatted correctly and paragraphs are indented properly.




9 10
Satisfactory

Title is present, but not formatted correctly.
-OR-
Indent is present, but is either too short or too long.

7 8
Needs Improvement

Essay has no title and/or paragraphs are not indented.





1 2 3 4 5 6
Heading, Font & Spacing

Excellent

All elements of heading are present, correct and in order. Placement is correct.

Arial font 11 pt is used and paragraph is double-spaced.




9 10
Satisfactory

All elements of heading are present and correct, but out of order. Placement is correct.

Arial font 11 pt is used and paragraph is double-spaced.



7 8
Needs Improvement

Elements of heading are missing or incorrect.
-OR-
Heading placement is incorrect.
-OR-
Arial font 11 pt is not used and/or paragraph is not double-spaced.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Prewriting

Excellent

Prewriting is fully utilized and included.




9 10
Satisfactory

Prewriting is mostly completed and included.



7 8
Needs Improvement

Prewriting is somwhat completed.
-OR-
Prewriting is not included.

1 2 3 4 5 6




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