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Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing
Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing
A narrative paragraph tells a story. A narrative paragraph uses time order therefore, time order transitions must be used.
Rubric Code:
Q489W2
By
sharinasmith
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Paragraph Writing - Narrative
Excellent
(N/A)
Good
(N/A)
Fair
(N/A)
Needs attention
(N/A)
Topic Sentence
Excellent
The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
12.5 points
Good
The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
9 points
Fair
The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
6 points
Needs attention
There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
3 points
Support/Details
Excellent
Topic is supported by many specific details.
12.5 points
Good
Topic is supported by a few specific details.
9 points
Fair
Topic is supported by general statements.
6 points
Needs attention
There is a slight attempt at support.
3 points
Proof of Narration
Excellent
A story line is evident and connected to the topic.
12.5 points
Good
A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
9 points
Fair
An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
6 points
Needs attention
A story line is not evident.
3 points
Time Order
Excellent
Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.
12.5 points
Good
Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.
9 points
Fair
Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident.
6 points
Needs attention
Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
3 points
Concluding Statement
Excellent
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
12.5 points
Good
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
9 points
Fair
The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
6 points
Needs attention
There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
3 points
Format/Neatness
Excellent
Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.
- 12 sized font
- Arial
- Double-spaced
12.5 points
Good
Typed. Paragraph is the requested length.
9 points
Fair
Legible writing (not typed) and/or paragraph is under the requested length.
6 points
Needs attention
Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.
3 points
Conventions
Excellent
Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
12.5 points
Good
Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
9 points
Fair
Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
6 points
Needs attention
Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
3 points
Use of Exact Words
Excellent
Writer used two exact words or phrases within the paragraph that signifies a conversation. The writer correctly punctuated the speech.
12.5 points
Good
Writer used one exact phrase within the paragraph that signified a conversation. The writer correctly punctuated the speech.
9 points
Fair
Writer attempted to use exact words or phrases but did not use correct punctuation.
6 points
Needs attention
Writer did not use exact words or phrases within the paragraph.
3 points
Rubric points
100 total points
Excellent
12.5 Excellent
Good
9 Good
Fair
6 Fair
Needs attention
3 Needs Attention
Keywords:
paragraph, general, first writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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