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Narrative Essay Rubric 
Narrative Essay Rubric
Evaluates a narrative/personal essay
Rubric Code: C32AX9
By praticoj
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Personal Essay 1
  No Evidence

1 pts

Area of Concern

2 pts

Approaches Standard

3 pts

Meets Standard

4 pts

Exceeds Standard

5 pts

Introduction

No Evidence

Background details are a random collection of information, or unclear, or not related to topic. Introduction boring and uninteresting
Area of Concern

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity.
Approaches Standard

Introduction adequately explains the background with some detail and creativity.
Meets Standard

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Contains some background information.
Exceeds Standard

Extremely well-developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information.
Main points/body paragraphs

No Evidence

Details are either uninteresting or lacking. The narrator is undeveloped and tells rather than shows the story.
Area of Concern

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action not very interesting.
Approaches Standard

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action seem interesting.
Meets Standard

Well developed main points directly related to action or point of the story. Detail is descriptive and interesting. There is a clear point of view.
Exceeds Standard

Action/points in story is cleverly developed with colorful and lively description. There is a clear and consistent point of view used throughout the story.
Organization/structure

No Evidence

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present
Area of Concern

Organization is somewhat clear. Transitions are not present.
Approaches Standard

Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Meets Standard

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
Exceeds Standard

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Style:sentence flow, diction

No Evidence

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Inappropriate diction.
Area of Concern

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is slightly appropriate.
Approaches Standard

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is appropriate.
Meets Standard

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent.
Exceeds Standard

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Mechanics

No Evidence

Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization
Area of Concern

Consistent errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, or capitalization.
Approaches Standard

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
Meets Standard

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors.
Exceeds Standard

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.



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