iRubric: Narrative Writing rubric

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Narrative Writing Rubric Code: F6B3A By sperf25 Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Narrative Writing
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Orientation/Context	Poor No title No engagement for the reader Standard heading not included	Fair Unrelated title Slightly engaging/not intriguing Partial standard heading	Good Title present/related to story Engaging to reader Correct standard heading	Exemplary Interesting/Engaging title Story is engaging Use of literary devices is evident Correct standard heading
Organization & Development	Poor No evident setting No evident introduction or closure No sense of structure Not on topic	Fair Vague setting Weak beginning, little/no sense of closure Strays from topic Some use of paragraphs	Good Setting with time and location Engaging beginning/provides a sense of closure Stays on topic Use of paragraphs, connection of events	Exemplary Detailed setting with time and location Effective organizing structure w/relevant series of events Stays on topic Engaging beginning/provides a sense of closure Use of paragraphs
Character/Narrator Development	Poor No character development No character traits are revealed.	Fair Undeveloped characters Some character traits are revealed through action/interaction	Good Developed characters Reveals character traits through action/interaction	Exemplary Fully developed characters Fully reveals character traits through action/interaction
Language & Literacy Devices	Poor No use of transition words No use of dialogue Basic vocabulary used Poor sentence structure (no punctuation, no paragraphing)	Fair Some transition words used Use of dialogue Beginning to use rich vocabulary Sentence structure begins to elicit readers emotional response (some/incorrect use of punctuation)	Good Effective use of transition words Consistent purposeful use of dialogue Uses rich vocabulary Uses language and sentence structure to elicit readers emotional response (proper punctuation and paragraphing)	Exemplary Effective use of transition words Consistent purposeful dialogue to enhance action Uses stylistically sophisticated language Uses language and sentence structure creatively to elicit readers emotional response