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Narrative Writing 
Expository Writing
This rubric assesses a student's ability to articulate an understanding of a specific concept.
Rubric Code: S6A984
By ekbdwd
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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This rubric grades the ability to articulate a concept through writing.
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Organization

This section grades on the how the writing is organized.
Poor

I didn't understand what you were writing about. Your paper is written in a random or illogical manner. It does not convey a sense of experience. The details did not contribute to a personal experience. You did not stay on topic through out your story.
Fair

Your form or structure is evident but may not always be appropriate. The writer is able to convey a sense of experience. Some details do not contribute to the narrative. You may not sustain focus.
Good

The structure of the narrative is, for the most part, appropriate to the purpose and is responsive to the demands of the prompt. You are able to convey your experience.
Excellent

You are able to skillfully convey your experience.All of the details contribute to the narrative. You stayed on topic and maintained focus throughout the entire paper.
Progression

This section grades on how the flow of your story.
Poor

The progression is weak. There was a lot of repetition or wordiness that causes disruptions throughout the composition. Your narrative is unclear and difficult to follow.
Fair

The progression is inconsistent. Minor disruptions in the story line are distracting. Logical movement of the narrative is lacking.
Good

Narrative presentation is adequately controlled. The transitions are meaningful and you have sufficient support that creates a logical movement to your narrative.
Excellent

Your presentation is well controlled with meaningful transitions and logical movement. Every sentence enhances your narrative.
Development of ideas

How well did you develop your ideas in your composition?
Poor

Development of ideas are weak, inappropriate, vague, and insufficient to the story. They do not contribute to the writer's portrayal of the experience. The response to the prompt is only weakly linked to the prompt.
Fair

The development of the essay is minimal and it remains at a surface level because there are few details. There is little to no thoughtfulness. There is a limited understanding of the writing task.
Good

Specific details add some substance to the narrative. The details contribute to your experience. Your narrative reflects some thoughtfulness. You convey some sense of experience that is important to you.
Excellent

Specific, well chosen details add substance to your narrative. The details contribute to your portrayal of your experience. Your paper is thoughtful and engaging
Sentence Structure

Sentence usage and development of sentences
Poor

Too many errors in grammar, usage, or sentence structure which made it hard to read. Sentences are simplistic, awkward, and uncontrolled weakening the effectiveness of the narrative purpose.
Fair

Sentences are awkward or only somewhat controlled, weakening the effectiveness of the narrative. There were several areas that were hard to understand.
Good

There were a few errors in the sentences. All of your sentences were complete and some were underdeveloped. Sentences are varied and adequately controlled contributing to the effectiveness of the narrative.
Excellent

Your sentences are purposeful, varied, and well controlled, enhancing the effectiveness of the narrative. Your word choice is vivid and expressive!
Conventions

spelling, capitalization, and punctuation,
Poor

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation,including commas and apostrophes, found in writing. These errors make it hard to understand the meaning/message of the writing due to these errors.
Fair

Frequent errors made in spelling, capitalization, paragraphing, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. These errors make it more difficult to understand the message or meaning of the writing. Evidence in draft shows that student attempted to make corrections to errors.
Good

Few errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used. Student spent ample time working on identifying and correcting editing errors.
Excellent

No errors were made in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, including commas and apostrophes. Appropriate paragraphs used in writing.
Length of Composition

An effective expository composition is expressed in a page.
Poor

Your composition only covers a fourth of the page. It is hard to get your story across in so little of amount of writing.
Fair

Your composition covers half of the page. Some ideas are apparent, but it is hard to get your complete story across in only half of the page.
Good

Your composition covered 3/4 of the page. There were a few unnecessary spaces throughout your story, but not all of the paper was utilized to get your point across.
Excellent

Wow! Your composition covered the full page. You were able to utilize the whole page to get your point across.
Neatness

What is the first impression of your writing? Did you take your time to produce an outstanding final draft or did you rush through it.
Poor

It looks as if you rushed through your writing and didn't take your time. There are too many areas that are sloppy and not easy to read. You have a lot of unnecessary spacing and/or indentions.
Fair

It looks like you took a little time on your final copy, but you still have some unnecessary indentions and/or spaces. There are some areas that are sloppy and hard to read.
Good

It looks as if you took your time on your writing. It's neat with maybe a few areas that could be improved. There are just a few unnecessary indentions and/or spacing.
Excellent

Wow! I can tell that you took your time on your writing. It is aesthetically appealing to the eye! There are no unnecessary spaces and/or indentions. You really took your time on your final copy!





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