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Grammar and Conventions in Narrative Narrative Summary To assess grammar and writing conventions in narrative writing. Rubric Code: E92W44 By McCallum Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Grammar/Conventions
	Beginning 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Exceeding Standard 4 pts
Dialogue Can my reader tell who is speaking?	1 I write dialogue for different characters but do not separate it into paragraphs for each character.	2 I write dialogue for different characters and separate it into paragraphs for each character inconsistently.	3 I write dialogue for different characters and separate it into paragraphs for each character consistently.	4 I write dialogue for different characters and separate it into paragraphs for each character consistently. I use dialogue tags and/or sentences to mark the speaker.
Paragraphs Do I split up my writing into paragraphs to help my reader understand what I am saying?	1 I write my narrative in one chunk of text without paragraph indentations.	2 I use indentations to mark paragraphs but do not always choose the most logical place to separate text for my reader's understanding.	3 I use indentations to mark paragraphs. I separate ideas logically to help my reader.	4 I use indentations to mark paragraphs. I separate ideas logically to help my reader. I use strong transitions.
Overall Does my use of correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling help my reader understand what I am saying?	1 I make several errors that interfere with my reader's understanding.	2 I make several errors that don't interfere with the reader's understanding.	3 I make a few errors that do not interfere with the reader's understanding.	4 My writing is error free or very close to error free.