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Narrative Writing Rubric Narrative Writing Rubric This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments. Rubric Code: B2B38A By mellerker Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Narrative Writing Rubric
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Introduction 10 pts	4 There is a clear beginning that gives - setting - characters Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place	3 The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow	2 This is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters	1 There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action
Plot and Situation 20 pts	4 Skillfully develops a plot/situation, characters and setting.	3 Develops a plot/situation, characters and setting.	2 Provides a minimally developed plot line.	1 Lacks a developed plot line.
Structure/organization 20 pts	4 Skillfull Structure - Strong and engaging - Effective sequencing	3 Appropriate Structure - Engaging exposition - Adequate sequencing	2 Weak Structure - Exposition ideas need revision - Weak sequencing	1 Little to no Structure - Exposition needs major revision - Sequencing does not exist.
Voice 15 pts	4 - Writer's voice authentic, confident, entertaining - Writer's personal style of writing shines through - Clear sense of audience and purpose	3 - Writer's voice is authentic and confident. - Writer's personal style of writing shines through - Some clear sense of audience and purpose	2 - Writer's voice is detache dfrom the story - Sense of purpose and audience not clear.	1 - Unclear or no sense of voice, purpose and/or audience.
Conclusion 10 pts	4 The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.	3 The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.	2 The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.	1 no conclusion.
Conventions 15 pts	4 Shows creativity and flexibility when using conventions to enhance meaning.	3 Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors are minor and do not obscure meaning.	2 Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors sometimes obscure meaning.	1 Limited understanding of grade level appropriate conventions.
Action Map 10 pts	4 Action map is detailed, finished and included with the narrative writing.	3 Action map is mostly completed and included with the narrative writing.	2 Action map is somewhat completed and included with the narrative writing.	1 Action map is not included with the narrative writing piece.