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Narrative Writing Rubric 
Narrative Writing Rubric
This is a rubric detailing all the requirements for Narrative writing assignments.
Rubric Code: UAWW5W
By admarquard
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  YOU MADE IT!!!!!

4 pts

YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

3 pts

TRY HARDER

2 pts

TRY MUCH HARDER

1 pts

Introduction

YOU MADE IT!!!!!

There is a clear beginning that gives
- setting
- characters
Your readers can picture a scene before any events take place
YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting but it is hard to follow
TRY HARDER

The is somewhat of an introduction including one of the two elements of setting and characters
TRY MUCH HARDER

There is no introduction. The writer heads right for the action
structure

YOU MADE IT!!!!!

The writer has followed the Plot/Story Diagram for structure. The writing shows all the elements of a story in the correct order.
YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out one or two of the elements of a story.
TRY HARDER

The writing has good structure, but the writer may have left out MANY of the elements of a story.
TRY MUCH HARDER

The writing has poor structure, and the writer may have left out MANY or ALL of the elements of a story.
Conclusion

YOU MADE IT!!!!!

The conclusion is strong, and shows a resolution of the Narrative's conflict.
YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

The conclusion is weak, but it still shows resolution of the story's conflict.
TRY HARDER

The conclusion is weak, and does NOT resolve the story's conflict to the reader's satisfaction.
TRY MUCH HARDER

no conclusion.
Grammar Conventions

YOU MADE IT!!!!!

The writing contains little or no errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

The writing contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar -- but the errors do NOT have an effect on the story.
TRY HARDER

The writing contained multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation -- but the errors do NOT interfere with the story.
TRY MUCH HARDER

The writing contained multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation -- AND the errors interfere with the story.
Organization of Paragraphs

YOU MADE IT!!!!!

The writer is very clear with the beginning of each paragraph. Each paragraph helps add to the flow of the essay.
YOU'RE ALMOST THERE

The writer is almost always clear with where each paragraph is. The paragraphs mostly help with the flow of the essay.
TRY HARDER

The writer is not so sure where to start the paragraphs. The paragraphs do not seem to help with the flow of the essay, in fact, it may confuse the reader.
TRY MUCH HARDER

There are hardly any paragraphs used in this essay. The writer is confused where to add paragraphs, therefore does not add but maybe one, if that.



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  • conventions, engaging, structure, ending, clear story elements

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