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Fictional Narrative Fictional Narrative for the fairy in me Rubric Code: N69XXX By jeremieg Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Narrative
	4 You Are On Your Way! 4 pts	3 You've Got The Hang Of It! 3 pts	2 Good Effort! 2 pts	1 Keep Trying! 1 pts
Ideas	4 You Are On Your Way! Interesting, specific details are used to "show" what is going on in the story. Details help the reader visualize the action in the story.	3 You've Got The Hang Of It! Specific details are used to tell the story. One or two may help the reader visualize the story, but mostly the reader must read between the lines.	2 Good Effort! Some details, but mostly you just give brief action without much detail.	1 Keep Trying! Details are missing. The story is not expanded on in any way.
Organization	4 You Are On Your Way! The piece begins with a hook or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Strong story transition words support the flow of the writing and help the reader know the time span of the story.	3 You've Got The Hang Of It! The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.	2 Good Effort! The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or boring transition words.	1 Keep Trying! The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Sentence Fluency	4 You Are On Your Way! Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	3 You've Got The Hang Of It! Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones.	2 Good Effort! Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature.	1 Keep Trying! Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging.
Conventions	4 You Are On Your Way! No errors or very few errors (0-4) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist.	3 You've Got The Hang Of It! A few errors (5-9) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist but piece is easy to read.	2 Good Effort! Enough errors(10-15) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece requires effort.	1 Keep Trying! Enough errors (16 or more) in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling exist that reading the piece is very difficult or impossible.
Word Choice	4 You Are On Your Way! Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and uncommon adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.	3 You've Got The Hang Of It! Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary. A clear picture is created.	2 Good Effort! Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.	1 Keep Trying! Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary words are used but even those are limited.

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