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Narrative Paragraph 
Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing
Tell your own story in a paragraph. Use the story you read as an inspiration for plot, setting, and characters. Make sure to include introduction, conclusion, and dialogue.
Rubric Code: RX34B25
By nachevstanislav
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Narrative
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Proof of Narration

KNOWLEDGE
Excellent

A story line is evident and connected to the topic.
Good

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

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

A story line is not evident.
Support/Details

THINKING/INQUIRY
Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Topic Sentence

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.
Good

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

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.
Transition words and organization

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

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

Paragraph is organized, events. Adequate use of order transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

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

Paragraph has limited organization, events make little sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

The concluding statement wraps up the paragraph effectively.
Good

The concluding statement adequately closes/sums up the paragraph
Fair

The concluding statement is not a clear statement.
Needs attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions

COMMUNICATION
Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good

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

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.
Connection to photo/self

APPLICATION
Excellent

Story chosen is well-suited for a paragraph in length
Good

Story chosen is appropriate for a paragraph in length
Fair

Story is slightly too much to handle or has too little detail for one paragraph.
Needs attention

Story is too much to handle or has too little detail for one paragraph.




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