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Narrative Story Writing 4th grade Narrative Story Writing 4th grade Rubric Code: E4C438 By ldangerio Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Narrative Writing
	Above Grade Level 4 pts	At Grade Level 3 pts	Below Grade Level 2 pts	Far Below Grade Level 1 pts
Ideas	Above Grade Level Interesting, specific details are used to "show" what is going on in the story. Details help the reader visualize the action in the story.	At Grade Level Specific details are used to tell the story. One or two may help the reader visualize the story, but mostly the reader must read between the lines.	Below Grade Level Some details, but mostly you just give brief action without much detail.	Far Below Grade Level Details are missing. The story is not expanded on in any way.
Organization	Above Grade Level The piece begins with a a setting and character description. The middle includes a defined problem and at least 3 events leading to the solution. The end is appropriate and clear. The problem is solved.	At Grade Level The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order but still missing some components (character description, setting, problem, events, solutions).	Below Grade Level The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify because more than 3 componets are missing.	Far Below Grade Level The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging.
Sentence Fluency	Above Grade Level Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	At Grade Level Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	Below Grade Level Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.	Far Below Grade Level Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.
Conventions	Above Grade Level No errors or very few errors (0-4) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.	At Grade Level A few errors (5-9) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.	Below Grade Level Enough errors(10-15) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.	Far Below Grade Level Enough errors (16 or more) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible.
Leads	Above Grade Level The lead hooks the reader.	At Grade Level The lead could be livelier.	Below Grade Level The lead is simple and basic.	Far Below Grade Level There is no lead.
Conclusion	Above Grade Level The conclusion wraps things up and includes a takeaway.	At Grade Level The conslusion is ok. It is either missing either a takeaway or more details wrapping up the story.	Below Grade Level The conclusion is simple and basic. There is no takeaway and story ends abruptly.	Far Below Grade Level There is no conclusion.