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Narrative Writing Rubric 
Narrative Writing Rubric
This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments.
Rubric Code: F2B24B
By love2teach61
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Introduction

Advanced

There is a clear beginning that gives
- setting
- characters
Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place
Proficient

The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow
Basic

This is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters
Below Basic

There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action
Plot and Situation

Advanced

Skillfully develops a plot/situation, characters and setting.
Proficient

Develops a plot/situation, characters and setting.
Basic

Provides a minimally developed plot line.
Below Basic

Lacks a developed plot line.
Structure/organization

Advanced

Skillfull Structure
- Strong and engaging
- Effective sequencing
Proficient

Appropriate Structure
- Engaging exposition
- Adequate sequencing
Basic

Weak Structure
- Exposition ideas need revision
- Weak sequencing
Below Basic

Little to no Structure
- Exposition needs major revision
- Sequencing does not exist.
Voice

Advanced

- Writer's voice authentic, confident, entertaining
- Writer's personal style of writing shines through
- Clear sense of audience and purpose
Proficient

- Writer's voice is authentic and confident.
- Writer's personal style of writing shines through
- Some clear sense of audience and purpose
Basic

- Writer's voice is detache dfrom the story
- Sense of purpose and audience not clear.
Below Basic

- Unclear or no sense of voice, purpose and/or audience.
Conclusion

Advanced

The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.
Proficient

The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.
Basic

The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.
Below Basic

no conclusion.
Conventions

Advanced

Shows creativity and flexibility when using conventions to enhance meaning.
Proficient

Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors are minor and do not obscure meaning.
Basic

Uses grade level appropriate conventions; errors sometimes obscure meaning.
Below Basic

Limited understanding of grade level appropriate conventions.
Action Map

Advanced

Action map is detailed, finished and included with the narrative writing.
Proficient

Action map is mostly completed and included with the narrative writing.
Basic

Action map is somewhat completed and included with the narrative writing.
Below Basic

Action map is not included with the narrative writing piece.




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