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Narrative Paragraph Rubric 
Instructor Review: Narrative Paragraph
Rubric Code: U338XC
By katnightsong
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Good

5 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Review Score

(N/A)

Date of Submission
0 pts

Good

Submitted to the instructor on the assigned date.
Fair

One class day late.
Needs Improvement

Two class days late.
Review Score
MLA Format & Length
0 pts

Good

The writer followed all MLA Format requirements and the length of the essay is at least 250 words (1 page) typed.
Fair

The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements and the essay is at least 250 words (1 page) typed.
Needs Improvement

The writer did not meet most of the MLA Format requirements and the essay is less than 250 words (1 page) typed.
Review Score
Topic Sentence
0 pts

Good

The topic sentence clearly and effectively states the topic and the focus of the paragraph.
Fair

The topic sentence does not effectively state the topic and/or the focus of the paragraph.
Needs Improvement

The topic sentence is not clear and/or it is not apparent one was included.
Review Score
Focus on Topic
0 pts

Good

There is one clear, well-focused topic. The main idea stands out and is sufficiently supported by detailed information.
Fair

The main idea is somewhat clear. The supporting information is general and/or needs more detailed supporting information.
Needs Improvement

The main idea is not clear, or there are very few details. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Review Score
Introductory & Closing Sentences
0 pts

Good

The introductory sentence grabs the attention of the reader. The closing sentence is strong; it clearly reminds the reader of the main idea and leaves them with something to think about.
Fair

The introductory sentence may require an attention grabber and/or your closing sentence may or may not remind the reader of the main idea or leave them with something to think about.
Needs Improvement

There is no clear introductory sentence. There is no clear closing sentence, the paper just ends.
Review Score
Development & Sequencing
5 pts

Good

All details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.

Details are placed in a chronological order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Fair

Some details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.

Some details may not be in a chronological order, and this distracts the reader.
Needs Improvement

Very few, if any, details relate to character, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution and are handled competently.

Many details are not in a chronological order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Review Score
Description
0 pts

Use of descriptive words (verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.)
Good

The writer is effective is their use of descriptive words and includes many adjectives throughout the story to make topic seem real and vivid. The author does a good job of painting a description in the reader's mind.
Fair

The writer uses some descriptive words and includes some adjectives to make topic seem real and vivd. The author does an okay job of painting a picture in the reader's mind.
Needs Improvement

The writer did not use any descriptive words. Needs more adjectives to make topic seem real and vivid. The author does not paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Review Score
Creativity and Originality
0 pts

Good

The concept and presentation of the narrative story is very creative and original.
Fair

The concept and presentation of the narrative story is somewhat creative and original.
Needs Improvement

The narrative story lacks creativity and originality.
Review Score
Grammar & Spelling
0 pts

(Grammar, Spelling, Word Choice, & Mechanics)
Good

The writer makes a few or no errors in grammar or spelling as well as demonstrates proper use of vocabulary
which adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.

Very few minor mechanical errors.
Fair

The writer makes some errors in grammar or spelling.

The writer occasionally demonstrates proper word choices that add to the quality of writing and enhance the overall meaning of the topic.

Some minor mechanical errors.
Needs Improvement

The writer makes many errors in grammar or spelling.

The writer rarely demostrates proper word choices, causing the reader to become distracted from the topic.

Several major mechanical errors.
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