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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: QXX23AA
By joerdis
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Narrative
  Meets Level Requirements

4 pts

Partially meets requirements

3 pts

Novice

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Meets Level Requirements

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Partially meets requirements

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.
Novice

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences.
Needs attention

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details

Meets Level Requirements

Topic is supported by 6 or more specific detail sentences that relate back to the main idea and flow smoothly.
Partially meets requirements

Topic is supported by 4 or 5 specific detail sentences that relate back to the main idea and are connected.
Novice

Topic is supported 3-4 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea and have some limited flow.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support. 0-2 supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea.
Proof of Narration

Meets Level Requirements

A story line is evident and connected to the topic.
Partially meets requirements

A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
Novice

An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.
Needs attention

A story line is not evident.
Time Order

Meets Level Requirements

Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.
Partially meets requirements

Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.
Novice

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident
Needs attention

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement

Meets Level Requirements

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Partially meets requirements

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.
Novice

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.
Needs attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Format/Neatness

Meets Level Requirements

Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.
- Head on top left includes all required details
- 12 sized font
- Legible Font
- Double-spaced
Partially meets requirements

Typed. Paragraph is the requested length.
- Head on top left includes most required details
Novice

Legible writing (not typed) and/or paragraph is under the requested length.
- Head on top left incomplete
- font too small
- illegible Font
- single-spaced
Needs attention

Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Conventions

Meets Level Requirements

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Partially meets requirements

Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
Novice

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
Needs attention

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.
Vocabulary/ Word Choice

Meets Level Requirements

Wide variety of word choice to make writing interesting.
Rich, colorful, precise language is used, and the choice of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
Partially meets requirements

Shows some use of variety in word choice. Word choice is interesting and precise but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Novice

Language is trite, vague or flat. Some interesting and precise wording is used, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.
Needs attention

Careless or inaccurate word choice, which obscures meaning. Writer uses a limited vocabulary which makes the writing vague and predictable.
Sentence Fluency

Meets Level Requirements

Uses a variety of simple compound, and complex, sentences.
Partially meets requirements

Some run-ons or fragments. Limited variety in sentence structure.
Novice

Many run-ons or fragments. Little variety in sentence structure.
Needs attention

Frequent run-ons or fragments, with no variety in sentence structure.



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