iRubric: Narrative Essay rubric

The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to an implied thesis statement.
Introduction includes a clear basis for setting and character development

The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to an implied thesis statement.
Introduction somewhat includes a clear basis for setting and character development

The introduction has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the implied thesis statement/topic.
Introduction does not include a clear basis for setting and character development

The introduction does not contain an attention-grabbing statements and it does not mention the basis for the story

Each body paragraph contains a definite topic sentence with sufficient supporting details that clearly support the thesis statement and assignment.

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence with supporting details that mostly support the thesis statement and assignment.

Some body paragraphs have a topic sentence with some details that support the thesis statement and assignment.

The paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence and/or contains a random collection of information that does not support the thesis statement and assignment.

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.

Most transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear or nonexistant.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.

Details are placed in a chronological order and/or contains a clear sequence of events and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
The essay includes distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three or more body paragraphs, and conclusion that follows the story plot structural format exactly.

Some details may not be in a chronological r a followable order, and this distracts the reader.
The essay includes paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they may not be entirely presented in the story plot structural format.

Many details are not in a chronological or followable order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and/or the essay does not include paragraphs that present the story in the story plot structural format.

The story does not have a plot structure to follow because there is no climax (conflict) in the story and/or the story plot is unclear. The essay does not include paragraphs that present the story in the story plot structural format.

All details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.

Some details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.

Very few details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.

There were not enough details relating to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution to add to the comprehension of the story.

Abstract noun is firmly connected to the thesis statement. the noun takes the center stage of the argument

Abstract noun is used in the thesis, but the connection is loose.

Abstract noun is mentioned, but has no connection to the thesis

Abstract noun is not mentioned or alluded to in the essay

All five vocab words are used

Four vocab words are used

3 vocab words are used

Fewer than 3 words are used