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Narrative Essay Rubric
Narrative Essay Rubric
Evaluates a narrative/personal essay
Rubric Code:
A57B22
By
saswriter60
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Narrative Essay
D-F = 0-13 points
0
(N/A)
C = 14-15
(N/A)
B = 16-17
(N/A)
A = 18-20
(N/A)
Introduction/beginning
D-F = 0-13 points
Background details are a random collection of information: They are unclear or unrelated to the topic. The introduction doesn't appear to consider the reader.
C = 14-15
The introduction is adequate and includes some background information, yet it may lack detail and creativity. It may need to do more to catch the reader's attention, or it may not quite fit the focus of the essay.
B = 16-17
The introduction creates reader interest and is fairly well-developed. It contains some background information and/or details, and it fits the focus of the essay.
A = 18-20
A well-developed introduction catches the audience's attention and creates interest. The beginning of the essay contains background information so that readers can understand the story's context. A guiding sentence close to the beginning conveys the focus of the essay.
Main points/body paragraphs
D-F = 0-13 points
Details are either insignificant (unrelated to the focus of the narrative) or missing. The narrator only skims the surface of the story, telling rather than showing. .
C = 14-15
There are clear points, but they may not be supported by details. Points/action could be better developed through description and dialogue; the writer "tells" more than than "shows" the story. Points of view ("you" with "I," for example) may be mixed in places.
B = 16-17
Well-developed main points are directly related to the action or main point of the story. Details are descriptive and support the essay's focus. A clear and consistent first-person point of view is found throughout the story.
A = 18-20
Action/points in story are cleverly developed. Colorful and lively sensory description as well as dialogue create a dominant impression of the topic and support the focus of the essay. A clear and consistent first-person point of view is found throughout the story.
Organization/structure
D-F = 0-13 points
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
C = 14-15
Paragraphs are generally unified, yet some might be more well-developed. Organization is generally logical, yet some reorganization might help the flow. Some transitions are present, yet more or better transitions might be needed.
B = 16-17
Paragraphs are well-developed and unified. Ideas progress logically. Transitions are present throughout the essay.
A = 18-20
Paragraphs are well-developed, with engaging topic sentences. Ideas progress in a clear structure--simple sequence or climactic--that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Style:sentence flow, diction
D-F = 0-13 points
Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Inappropriate word choice.
C = 14-15
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Word choice is appropriate, although more specific choices would empower the writing.
B = 16-17
Writing is clear, and sentences have varied structure. Some figures of speech, active verbs and precise and powerful modifiers have been used. Word choice is superior.
A = 18-20
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Figures of speech, active verbs and precise and powerful modifiers are used to create strong and expressive sentences of varied structures. Word choice is specific and excellent.
Mechanics
D-F = 0-13 points
Distracting errors in grammar, puncuation, spelling, and capitalization. The writer has not attempted to format the essay according to MLA guidelines.
C = 14-15
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. The writer has formatted the essay according to MLA guidelines, yet there may be errors.
B = 16-17
Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors. The writer has formatted the essay according to MLA guidelines.
A = 18-20
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. The writer has formatted the essay according to MLA guidelines.
Keywords:
narrative
Subjects:
English
Types:
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Writing
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