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Narrative Essay Rubric 
Narrative Essay Rubric
Evaluates a narrative/personal essay
Rubric Code: M54BX2
By mjnewson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Personal Narrative
  Below Grade Level

1 pts

Approaching Grade Level

2 pts

On Grade Level

3 pts

Above Grade Level

4 pts

Introduction

Below Grade Level

Background details are a random collection of information, or unclear, or not related to topic. Introduction boring and uninteresting
Approaching Grade Level

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity.
On Grade Level

Introduction adequately explains the background with some detail and creativity.
Above Grade Level

Extremely well-developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information.
Main points/body paragraphs

Below Grade Level

Details are either uninteresting or lacking. The narrator is undeveloped and tells rather than shows, the story.
Approaching Grade Level

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action not very interesting.
On Grade Level

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action seem interesting.
Above Grade Level

Action/points in story is cleverly developed with colorful and lively description. There is a clear and consistent point of view used throughout the story.
Organization/structure/Sentences

Below Grade Level

No discernible organization. Transitions are not present
Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Approaching Grade Level

Organization is somewhat clear. Transitions are not present.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
On Grade Level

Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
Above Grade Level

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure.
Conventions

Below Grade Level

Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization
Approaching Grade Level

A consistent errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, or capitalization.
On Grade Level

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
Above Grade Level

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

Below Grade Level

Conclusion contains details that are a random collection of information, or unclear, or not related to topic.
Approaching Grade Level

Conclusion adequately relates back to the essay, but may lack a thorough finish.
On Grade Level

Conclusion adequately relates back to the introduction and supporting paragraphs with some finishing details.
Above Grade Level

Extremely well-developed conclusion. It engages the reader and clearly relates back to the introduction and supporting paragraphs.



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