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Narrative Rubric
Rubric Code:
N3CC6X
By
cjlovett
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Subject:
Education
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Idea & Content
Poor
Focus on topic is not clearly designed.
Limited or is not fully connected and does not clearly explain to the reader about the idea of the narrative.
Fair
Focus on topic is somewhat designed. Underdeveloped show little knowledge and are too general for the reader to fully understand clear enough.
Good
Focus on topic is clear.
Fresh approach adds to the readers understanding of the narrative, and details explained.
Excellent
Focus on topic is clear and definite. Effective and appropriate details show a good picture of the narrative.
Fresh uncommon approach to the narrative gives insight to the reader & grabs attention.
Organization
Poor
Introduction and/or conclusion lack focus.
Transitions are not evident.
Sequencing of details is not clear.
Fair
Introduction and conclusion attempt to establish focus.
Sequencing of detail is limited.
Transitions are limited.
Good
Effective introduction and conclusions are clearly linked and establish focus.
Sequencing of detail is logical.
Transitions attempt to tie the ideas of the paper together.
Excellent
Memorable introduction and conclusion are clearly linked and establish a good focus.
Sequencing of detail is effective and logical.
Transitions effectively tie the ideas of the paper together.
Voice
Poor
Writers personality is not evident.
Commitment to topic is lacking.
Connection to audience and purpose is lacking.
Writing evokes minimal emotion to the reader.
Fair
Writers personality is undefined.
Commitment to the topic is undefined.
Connection to audience and purpose is limited.
Writing evokes limited emotion to the reader.
Good
Writing personality pokes through; confidence and feeling fade in and out.
A commitment to the topic is apparent.
Connection to the audience and purpose is appropriate.
The writer evokes some feeling in the reader.
Excellent
The writers personality is expressed ; confidence and feeling are apparent.
Individual, powerful commitment to the topic is obvious.
Writing evokes strong emotion in the reader.
Word Choice
Poor
Limited vocabulary, searches for words to create a picture for the readers mind.
Verb and noun choice is general.
Language choice and phrasing is inappropriate ; repetitive or lack meaning.
Fair
Ordinary word choice attempts to create a picture for the readers mind.
Verbs, noun, adjectives and phrases are adequate.
Language choice and phrases lack inspiration.
Dialogue, if used, sounds forced.
Good
Correct, adequate word choice creates a clear picture in the readers mind.
Lively verbs, specific nouns and appropriate adjectives and phrases add to the meaning.
Some colorful language and unusual phrasing encourage reflection.
Dialogue, if used, sounds appropriate.
Excellent
Precise, vivid, natural language creates a clear and complete picture in the readers mind.
Powerful nouns, verbs and appropriate adjectives and phrases enhance meaning.
Original phrasing and memorable language prompt reflective thoughts and insights.
Dialogue, if used, sounds natural.
Sentence Frequency
Poor
Sentences contain unnecessary content that distract from the meaning.
Sentences offer little or no variety in the beginning, length and structure.
Sentences lack rhythm or pattern when read aloud.
Fair
Sentences contain some unnecessary words; however, meaning is fairly clear.
Sentences offer some variety in beginning, length and structure.
Sentences follow a predictable pattern nd rhythm when real aloud.
Good
Sentence contain words that are necessary for the meaning to be clear.
Sentences vary in beginning, length and structure.
Most sentences sound smooth and rhythmic when read aloud.
Excellent
Sentences contain words that are relevant so the meaning is enhanced.
Sentences vary in the beginnings, length and structure.
Sentences sound smooth and rhythmic when read aloud; they invite expressive reading.
Conventions
Poor
A minimal grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent.
Numerous errors in conventions distract and/or distract the reader.
Fair
A basic grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent.
Errors in conventions may impair readability.
Good
A strong grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent; capitalization is correct, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is correct; more difficult words are generally correct, useable is generally correct and paragraphing works with the organization of the paper.
Excellent
A strong grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent; capitalization is accurate, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is correct even on more difficult words, grammar is essentially correct, usage is correct, paragraphing enhances the organization of the paper.
Subjects:
Education
Types:
Writing
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