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Narrative Writing
Narrative Writing
This rubric is a 4 point scale designed to assess narrative pieces written by elementary students in grades 3-5.
Rubric Code:
C23569
By
katherine_ivey
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Narrative
4
(N/A)
3
(N/A)
2
(N/A)
1
(N/A)
Ideas
4
Interesting, specific details are used to support the main idea. Included are details that are unique or surprising to the reader.
3
Specific details are used to support the main idea. One or two may be unique or surprising but most are predictable. Details mostly stick to the main idea but there may be one or two that stray.
2
Some details stick to the main idea but there most stray or wander. Nothing unusual is revealed. Any detail included is predictable.
1
Details are missing. The main idea is not expanded on in any way.
Organization
4
The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Transition words support the flow of the writing.
3
The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of transition words.
2
The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Missing transition words.
1
The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Sentence Fluency
4
Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
3
Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.
2
Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.
1
Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.
Word Choice
4
Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.
3
Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary. A clear picture is created.
2
Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.
1
Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary words are used but even those are limited.
Voice
4
The voice is appropriate for the prompt or assignment. The reader is drawn closer to the piece and can "hear" the writer. Dialogue is used if appropriate.
3
The voice heard in the piece is appropriate but sometimes fades. Dialogue is attempted if appropriate.
2
The voice is hard to find in the piece but may appear in a sentence or two. No dialogue at all.
1
The voice of the piece cannot be heard. No dialogue at all.
Conventions
4
No errors or very few errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.
3
A few errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.
2
Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.
1
Enough errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible.
Subjects:
(General)
Types:
Writing
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