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Narrative Rubric 
Narrative Rubric
Rubric Code: S8AW3C
By Siobhanf
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Narrative
  Fair

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Idea & Content

Main theme is adhered to throughout.
Fair

Focus on topic is not clearly designed.

Does not clearly explain to the reader about the idea of the narrative.
Good

Focus on topic is clear.

Fresh approach adds to the readers understanding of the narrative, and details explained.
Excellent

Focus on topic is clear and definite. Effective and appropriate details show a good picture of the narrative.
Fresh uncommon approach to the narrative gives insight to the reader & grabs attention.
Organization

Intro, character development, problem, resolution, conclusion
Fair

Introduction and/or conclusion lack focus.

Transitions are not evident.
Problem/conflict not clearly identified.
Sequencing of details is not clear.
Good

Effective introduction and conclusions are clearly linked.

Sequencing of detail is logical.
Transitions attempt to tie the ideas of the narrative together.
Excellent

Memorable introduction and conclusion clearly linked.
Problem and resolution clearly linked.
Sequencing of detail is effective and logical.
Transitions effectively tie the ideas of the paper together.
Voice

Maintaining the personality and presence of the narrator.
Fair

Writers personality is not evident.
Commitment to topic is lacking.
Connection to audience and purpose is lacking.
Writing evokes minimal emotion to the reader.
Good

Writing personality pokes through; confidence and feeling fade in and out.
A commitment to the topic is apparent.
Connection to the audience and purpose is appropriate.
The writer evokes some feeling in the reader.
Excellent

The writers personality is expressed ; confidence and feeling are apparent.
Individual, powerful commitment to the topic is obvious.
Writing evokes strong emotion in the reader.
Word Choice

use of wow words, beautiful phrases, imagery, powerful verbs, amazing adjectives.
Fair

Limited vocabulary, searches for words to create a picture for the readers mind.
Verb and noun choice is general.
Language choice and phrasing is inappropriate ; repetitive or lack meaning.
Good

Correct, adequate word choice creates a clear picture in the readers mind.
Lively verbs, specific nouns and appropriate adjectives and phrases add to the meaning.
Some colorful language and unusual phrasing encourage reflection.
Dialogue, if used, sounds appropriate.
Excellent

Precise, vivid, natural language creates a clear and complete picture in the readers mind.
Powerful nouns, verbs and appropriate adjectives and phrases enhance meaning.
Original phrasing and memorable language prompt reflective thoughts and insights.
Dialogue, if used, sounds natural.
Sentence Frequency

Good choice of sentence length, varying lengths, avoid overuse of "and", "then"
Fair

Sentences contain unnecessary content that distract from the meaning.
Sentences offer little or no variety in the beginning, length and structure.
Sentences lack rhythm or pattern when read aloud.
Good

Sentence contain words that are necessary for the meaning to be clear.
Sentences vary in beginning, length and structure.
Most sentences sound smooth and rhythmic when read aloud.
Excellent

Sentences contain words that are relevant so the meaning is enhanced.
Sentences vary in the beginnings, length and structure.
Sentences sound smooth and rhythmic when read aloud; they invite expressive reading.
Conventions

Capital letters, full stops, grammar, spelling, paragraphs, punctuation.
Fair

A minimal grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent.

Numerous errors in conventions distract and/or distract the reader.
Good

A strong grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent; capitalization is correct, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is correct; more difficult words are generally correct, useable is generally correct and paragraphing works with the organization of the paper.
Excellent

A strong grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent; capitalization is accurate, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is correct even on more difficult words, grammar is essentially correct, usage is correct, paragraphing enhances the organization of the paper.




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