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Narrative Writing Rubric 
Narrative Writing Rubric
A narrative about something that happened to you
Rubric Code: N4XB37
By jeangold
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Narrative Writing
  Limited

2 pts

Basic

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Advanced

8 pts

Introduction/Exposition

Limited

*The introduction does not hook the reader's interest;
*The setting is not clear;
*The protagonist is not identified;
*The conflict is not shown.
Basic

* The introduction does not hook the reader's interest.
* The setting is confusing;
*The conflict is somewhat revealed;
* The protagonist is not identified
Proficient

* The introduction is so interesting, but could be improved;
* The setting is known;
*The conflict is revealed;
*The protagonist is identified.
Advanced

* The introduction is creative and hooks the reader's interest
* The setting is clear;
* The protagonist is defined and described;
* The conflict is show
Rising Action

Limited

*The events are out of sequence;
*The writing is unfocused;
*There is no imagery;
*Verbs are mundane
*There is no dialogue
Basic

*The events are mostly in sequence;
*There is an attempt to stay focused;
*There is some imagery;
* There are a few vivid action verbs;
* There is one line of dialogue
Proficient

* The events are written in sequence;
*The writer stayed focused;
* There is an attempt made to "show not tell;"
* There are several good action verbs;
*Dialogue is used where appropriate
Advanced

* The events are written in a sequence;
* The writing is done with a sharp focus;
* The writer achieved "showing not telling:"
*Vivid action verbs are evident throughout the narrative;
*Dialogue is woven throughout the narrative.
Voice

Limited

* The writing is boring and too brief.
* The writing lacks energy and creativity.
Basic

* The writing is somewhat interesting but does little to keep the reader's attention.
* The writer tries to have an individual voice, but lacks creativity.
Proficient

*The writer includes several interesting parts that keep the reader's attention.
* The writing is honest and personal, but lacks some creativity.
Advanced

* The writer's tone catches the reader's interest and connects with the reader.
* The writing is personal, honest and creative.
Literary Devices

Limited

* The writer made no attempt to use any literary devices.
Basic

* The writer used one or two literary devices but did not use a flashback or foreshadowing.
Proficient

* The writer used several literary devices;
*The writer used either a flashback to interrupt the sequence of events or foreshadowing.
Advanced

* The writer made use of literary devices to enhance the narrative;
*Effective use of a flashback was used or several elements of foreshadowing are woven through the rising action.
Conventions

Limited

* There are many errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitalization and in grammar so that the story is difficult to understand.
Basic

* There are many or some errors in spelling, punctuation
capitalization, and in grammar so that the story is somewhat difficult to understand.
Proficient

* There are six or more errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and in grammar. The use of language helps the story.
Advanced

* There are no or few errors in spelling, punctuation,
capitals and grammar. The use of language enhances to the story.
Format

Limited

*There is no story title;
*The writing is not typed with double-spacing in 12 pt. font and in a font that is easy to read;
*There is no heading on the paper.
Basic

*The writing is not typed with double spacing but is in 12 pt. font and uses a font that is easy to read, or
*There is either no heading or the heading is done incorrectly, or
*There is a heading on the paper
Proficient

*There is a correct heading on the paper;
*The paper is typed with double-spacing, is in 12 pt. font, and is in Times New Roman font;
*There is a title for the story
Advanced

*There is a correct heading on the paper;
*The paper is typed with double-spacing, is in 12 pt. font, and is in Times New Roman font;
*There is a creative title to the story.



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