iRubric: Narrative Descriptive Story rubric

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Narrative Descriptive Story Narrative Sequel to the "Sweetest Fig" For writing a narrative story that contains all the components of narrative writing. Rubric Code: SX3BX23 By GrantRichards Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Narrative Writing
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Organization	Level 4 The story has a clear beginning, middle, and end. The story follows logical sequence with many thorough descriptions.	Level 3 The story has a beginning, middle, and end, and the story follows some logical sequence with many descriptions.	Level 2 The story does not have a clear beginning, middle, or end. There are some descriptions.	Level 1 The story is missing the beginning or end, and the story is confusing. Few if any descriptions.
Story Elements	Level 4 The plot is interesting, and the conflict is established, developed, and resolved after a climax. Dialogue exists between the characters and sounds realistic. A description of the setting is provided which gives the reader an illustration throughout the story.	Level 3 The plot makes sense, and the conflict is established, developed, and resolved after the climax. Dialogue is minimal and/or does not sound realistic. Minimal description is provided, giving the reader some illustration throughout the story.	Level 2 The plot is more difficult to follow. Conflict is established and resolved, but it lacks development. The characters are defined with no dialogue. The setting is established with little description.	Level 1 The plot is difficult to follow. Conflict is established with no resolution or a resolution difficult to understand. Characters are not well established and have no dialogue. Description is minimal or non-existent.
Conventions	Level 4 There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Dialogue is punctuated and formatted correctly.	Level 3 There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Dialogue may have minor errors in punctuation or format.	Level 2 There are many errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. These sometimes make the story hard to understand. Dialogue is punctuated and formatted inconsistently.	Level 1 Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling interfere with meaning. Dialogue may be indistinguishable, or may lack essential elements such as quotation marks or punctuation.
Presentation	Level 4 Paper is typed using a computer. The final copy is neat and clean.	Level 3 The final copy is typewritten, but displays some wrinkles or wear.	Level 2 The final copy is hand-written legibly and easy to read.	Level 1 The final copy is handwritten or is severely crinkled and worn.