iRubric: Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing

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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. Rubric Code: E837X8 By mathewjames Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Paragraph Writing - Narrative
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Needs attention (N/A)
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content. 10 points	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present. 9 points	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences. 8 points	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph. 7 points
Relevant Details	Excellent Topic is supported by many specific and relevant details. 10 points	Good Topic is supported by a few specific and relevant details. 9 points	Fair Topic is supported by general statements. 8 points	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at support. 7 points
Vivid Verbs	Excellent Good amount of verbs used that create a mental image and express action. 10 points	Good Several verbs are used to create a mental image and express action. 9 points	Fair Verbs are are used but they are weak in creating mental image and expressing action. 8 points	Needs attention None of the verbs create mental images or express action. 7 points
Logical 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. 10 points	Good Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used. 9 points	Fair Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident. 8 points	Needs attention Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases. 7 points
Format/Neatness	Excellent Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length. - 12 sized font - Arial - Double-spaced 10 points	Good Typed. Paragraph is the requested length. 9 points	Fair Poor typing and/or paragraph is under the requested length. 8 points	Needs attention Illegible typing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length. 7 points