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Picture Prompt Story 
Narrative Story
Rubric Code: K247543
By Craiger10
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Character Development

1

Has attempted to
describe the
character(s) using
limited/basic details.
The reader can not to
create a clear mental
image of the character.
2

Has described the
character(s) using
limited/basic details.
The reader struggles
to create a mental
image of the character.
3

Has described the
character(s) using
some specific details.
Allows the reader to
create a mental image
of the character.
4

Has described the
character(s) effectively
using vivid and specific
details. Allows the
reader to create a
mental image and
personally relate to the
character.
Problem/Solution

1

The plot is
undeveloped and does
not connect the reader
through their personal
experiences. Plot has minimal rising action events that are unrelated and
unclear, and is more
like a fantasy story.
2

The plot is basic and
rarely connects the
reader through their
personal experiences.
Plot may contain some rising action events but they may be unrelated or unclear at times
and is more like a
fantasy story.
3

The plot shows some
creativity and connects
the reader through
their personal
experiences. Plot has a rising action of events that is
generally clear and
makes sense.
4

The plot shows
creativity and connects
the reader through
their personal
experiences. Plot has a cleverly organized rising action of events that is
clear and makes
sense.
Word Choice

1

Writer loses the
readers’ attention by
repeating commonly
overused words and
limited descriptions. Very few synonyms have been used for overly used words, or they have been used incorrectly.
2

Writer sometimes
keeps the readers’
attention by attempting
to use some strong
words and
descriptions. Some synonyms of overly used words have been attempted, but more could be used.
3

Writer keeps the
readers’ attention by
using some strong
words and
descriptions. Synonyms for overly used words have been used.
4

Writer engages the
readers’ imagination
by using strong words
and descriptions. Synonyms for overly used words have been creatively used.
Literary Devices

1

No literary devices are
evident and the writer
loses the readers’
interest.
2

Writer uses only 1
literary device and
loses the readers’
interest.
3

Writer uses a couple
literary devices to
create a good read.
4

Writer uses a variety
literary devices
effectively to create a
more enjoyable read.
Narrative Characteristics

1

Narrative includes no
or undeveloped
characteristics, such
as a clear beginning
middle and end, has a
hero/heroine, plot, and
a detailed setting
2

Narrative includes 1-2
characteristics, such
as a clear beginning
middle and end, has a
hero/heroine, plot, and
a detailed setting
3

Narrative includes
some characteristics,
such as a clear
beginning middle and
end, has a hero/
heroine, plot, and a
detailed setting
4

Narrative includes all
characteristics, such
as a clear beginning
middle and end, has a
hero/heroine, plot, and
a detailed setting
Dialogue

1

Minimal dialogue between characters has been used, and it only reveals basic details about the characters. Many punctuation errors with the dialogue have been made.
2

Basic dialogue between characters has been used, however it only reveals basic details about the characters. Some punctuation errors with the dialogue have been made.
3

Dialogue between characters has been used to help increase the suspense of the narrative and provide character traits. Most punctuation with the dialogue has been correctly used.
4

Dialogue between characters has been creatively used to help increase the suspense of the narrative and provide character traits. All punctuation with the dialogue has been expertly used.




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