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Paragraph - Narrative 
Paragraph - Narrative
Writers' Workshop short narrative
Rubric Code: G6AC67
By downset21
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Topic Sentence

Poor

The topic sentence does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the topic is evident.
Fair

Topic sentence introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good

Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains and/or introduces the topic, it is not very engaging or may not cover all the details in the paragraph.
Excellent

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It contains the topic and covers all the details. It also states the author's point about the topic.
Details/Examples

Poor

Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Fair

There are details/examples, but they are either not clear and specific, or vivid sense language is not used effectively. The details do not create a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Good

Details/examples are clear and specific, but there are either not enough of them to create vivid images in the reader's mind, or vivid sense language is not used to create a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Excellent

Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid sense language that creates a dominant impression that follows the story line.
Coherence

Poor

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good

Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the paragraph and creates a vividly clear story line that makes an interesting or intriguing point about the topic. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively.
Unity

Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Ideas are not adequately developed.
Fair

Writing is clear, but not all sentences support the ideas declared in the topic sentence.
Good

Writing is clear and focused. Sentences have varied structure and develop the ideas stated in the topic sentence.
Excellent

Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Sentences work together to create vivid images in the reader's mind.
Mechanics

Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Format

Poor

N/A
Fair

N/A
Good

N/A
Excellent

At least 5 sentences.
12 point font.
Double Spaced
Writing Goals

Poor

Did not address specific writing goals
Fair

Successfully completed some of the writing goals.
Good

Successfully completed most of the writing goals.
Excellent

Completed all writing goals.



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