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Rubric for Narrative Essay 
Narrative Essay scoring rubric. HU1101 First Year Experience
Rubric Code: BX27BA7
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Exceeds Expectations

5 pts

Meets Expectations

4 pts

Somewhat Meets Expectations

3 pts

Below Expectations

2 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

1 pts

Overall Organization

Exceeds Expectations

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Meets Expectations

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Somewhat Meets Expectations

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Below Expectations

The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
Does Not Meet Expectations

No recognizable organization. Transitions are not present.
Style: Flow, tone, word choice

Exceeds Expectations

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Meets Expectations

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Somewhat Meets Expectations

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Below Expectations

Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped.
Does Not Meet Expectations

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Mechanics

Exceeds Expectations

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Meets Expectations

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Somewhat Meets Expectations

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Below Expectations

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Does Not Meet Expectations

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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