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Essay - Narrative 
Evaluates a narrative/personal essay
Rubric Code: U5W222
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Introduction
20 pts

Excellent

Extremely well-developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Contains some background information and detail.
Fair

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity.
Poor

Background details are a random collection of information, or unclear, or not related to topic. Introduction boring and uninteresting
Main points/body paragraphs
20 pts

Excellent

Action/points in story is cleverly developed with colorful and lively description. There is a clear and consistent point of view used throughout the story.
Good

Well developed main points directly related to action or point of the story. Detail is descriptive and interesting. There is a clear point of view.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail. Points/action not very interesting.
Poor

Details are either uninteresting or lacking. The narrator is undeveloped and tells rather than shows, the story.
Organization/structure
20 pts

Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the story. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Good

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay
Fair

Organization is clear. Transitions are present
Poor

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present
Style:sentence flow, diction
20 pts

Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is appropriate.
Poor

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Inappropriate diction.
Mechanics
20 pts

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
Poor

Distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization



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