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Narrative Writing Using Elements of Lit Uses all elements of lit. specified Rubric Code: E2768W By jvinzant Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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	Great 15 pts	Fair 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Narrative Writing	Great Story is written in narrative form, for the purpose of entertaining. There is a middle, beginning, and end.	Fair Story is written in narrative form, for the purpose of entertaining. Sequence is not clear.	Poor Story is not written in any form or sequence, and there is no clear purpose.
Plot	Great Plot contains rising action, conflict, climax, and resolution.	Fair Plot contains only 2-3 plot elements.	Poor Plot contains only one of the plot elements.
Characterization	Great Characters are well- described and have motives for doing what they do.	Fair Characters are well- described or have motives for what they do, but not both.	Poor Characters are neither well-described nor do they have motive for their actions.
Theme	Great Narrative had an implicit or explicit theme, and it is easy to understand.	Fair Narrative has a theme, but it may be difficult to decipher.	Poor Narrative does not have a theme.
Setting	Great Setting information is given (date and place).	Fair Date or place is given, but not both.	Poor Setting is not given.
Point of View	Great Uses a consistent point of view.	Fair Point of view changes once or twice.	Poor Point of view shifts several times.
Process Writing/Step Up to Writing	Great Rubric, prewriting, drafting, and final draft are present. Prewriting/notes contain color-coded information.	Fair One or two parts are missing from the previous column.	Poor Three or more parts are missing from column one.