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Narrative Story with Figurative Language Narrative Story with Figurative Language A narrative story that incorporates figurative language. Rubric Code: ZXA8W28 By vj166318 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Narrative Writing
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Figurative Language	Excellent Every paragraph has at least three figurative descriptions: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or sensory language.	Good Every paragraph has at least two figurative descriptions: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or sensory language.	Fair Some paragraphs have figurative descriptions: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, or sensory language.	Poor The story is missing figurative descriptions.
Story Elements	Excellent The plot is interesting, and the conflict is established, developed, and resolved after a climax. A description of the setting is provided which gives the reader an illustration throughout the story.	Good The plot makes sense, and the conflict is established, developed, and resolved after the climax. Minimal description is provided, giving the reader some illustration throughout the story.	Fair The plot is more difficult to follow. Conflict is established and resolved, but it lacks development. The setting is established with little description.	Poor The plot is difficult to follow. Conflict is established with no resolution or a resolution difficult to understand. Characters are not well established. Description is minimal or non-existent.
Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling	Excellent There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Dialogue is punctuated and formatted correctly.	Good There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Dialogue may have minor errors in punctuation or format.	Fair There are many errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. These sometimes make the story hard to understand. Dialogue is punctuated and formatted inconsistently.	Poor Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling interfere with meaning. Dialogue may be indistinguishable, or may lack essential elements such as quotation marks or punctuation.
Presentation	Excellent Paper is typed using a computer. The final copy is neat and clean.	Good The final copy is typewritten, but displays some wrinkles or wear.	Fair The final copy is hand-written legibly and easy to read.	Poor The final copy is handwritten or is severely crinkled and worn.