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Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing A narrative paragraph tells a story. A narrative paragraph uses time order therefore, time order transitions must be used. A narrative paragraph uses vivid words. Rubric Code: DX9842W By joemerc Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph Writing - Narrative
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details	Excellent Topic is supported by many specific details.	Good Topic is supported by a few specific details.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Time Order	Excellent Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.	Good Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.	Fair Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident	Needs attention Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement	Excellent The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Good The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	Fair The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Word Choice	Excellent The writer's use of vivid verbs and adjectives animate the story. The writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention through description.	Good The writer's good use of vivid verbs and adjectives helps the story. The writer has put in some effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.	Fair The writer uses a few vivid verbs and adjectives. The writer did not put much effort in to find the best word or phrase. Some use of a thesaurus and dictionary.	Needs attention The writer uses none, one, or two vivid verbs and adjectives. The writer put in no effort to find the best word or phrase but instead wrote down the first thing that came into mind.

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