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1st Narrative Paper Narrative Writing Rubric This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments. Rubric Code: Q34422 By gamezbblue Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Narrative Writing Rubric
	3 Excellent 12.5 pts	2 Great 10 pts	1 Decent 8 pts
Introduction	3 There is a clear beginning that gives - setting - characters Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place	2 The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow	1 This is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters
Sequence of Events	3 Your story was in chronological order. If you used a flashback, it was obvious and didn't alter the sequence of events.	2 Your story was mostly in chronological order.	1 Your story did not follow along in chronological order. It was confusing.
Structure/Event Order	3 Skillful Structure - Strong and engaging - Effective sequencing	2 Appropriate Structure - Engaging exposition - Adequate sequencing	1 Weak Structure - Exposition ideas need revision - Weak sequencing
Conclusion	3 The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.	2 The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.	1 The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.
Voice/Sequence of Events	3 - Writer's voice authentic, confident, entertaining - Writer's personal style of writing shines through	2 - Writer's voice is authentic and confident. - Writer's personal style of writing shines through	1 - Writer's voice is detached from the story
Capitalization and Punctuation	3 You had 2 or fewer errors in capitalization or punctuation.	2 You had 3 or 4 errors in capitalization or punctuation.	1 You had more than 4 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
Use of Descriptive Words	3 Student uses 5-6 similes.	2 Student uses 3-4 similes.	1 Student uses 2-0 similes.
Handwritting	3 Good!	2 Fair!	1 WOW! Did you think I could read this?