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8th Grade Narrative Writing Writing Applications 2.1 
Narrative Writing Rubric 6 Traits of Writing
A general narrative composition. Evaluated by the 6 traits of writing.
Rubric Code: V2998A
By zutmerde
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Narrative Writing
  3

Mastery

(N/A)

2

Approaching Mastery

(N/A)

1

Beginning or Learning

(N/A)

Trait 1 - Ideas

3

* Writer uses a narrow topic that is easily controlled.
* Appropriate details give the reader meaningful information that is not obvious.
* Details are accurate and support the main idea.
* The writer is knowlegeable about the subject and the ideas are new and original
2

* The writer uses a broader topic but the reader is able to figure out where the paper is going.
* Details are not as supportive of the main idea.
* Ideas are somewhat clear but are lacking in originality and strength.
*The writer shows knowledge of the subject but does not support generalized statements with many details.
1

* The writer's topic is not clearly defined.
* Details are limited and there is no in-depth explanation
* It is very hard to identify a main idea
* The paper is very repetitive or is constantly restating the same thing.
Trait 2 - Organization

3

* My great opening paragraph draws the reader in and is at least 3-7 sentences long. The conclusion wraps the paper up with a wish, hope, dream, or summary and is at least 3-7 sentences long.
* Well used transitions connect ideas.
* The paper is placed in a logical sequence.
2

* The introduction and conclusion are clear but do not provide anticipation or a complete wrap up of ideas.
* Most transitions are used properly but the connections made are not always clear. I used 2-3 opening sentences in my opening and closing.
* The sequence is not always consistent or off track.
* Spends too much time on minor details.
1

*The introduction and conclusion are not clearly written - does not tie up loose ends.
* I didn't really form a great opening paragraph.
*I didn't really form much of a closing.
* The writer uses very few transitions or none at all.
*There is no definable sequence to the paper.
* The main idea cannot be identified.
Trait 3 - Voice

3

* The writers tone catches the readers interest.
* The reader is able to connect with the writer.
* The writer uncovers who he/she is throughout the story.
* The writing is personal, honest and makes the reader think.
2

* The writer lacks a personal perspective.
*The writer includes only one or two interesting parts that keep the readers attention for a couple of lines.
* The writing is honest but lacks individuality.
1

* The writer does not take into account the reader or the writing is too brief to accomplish much.
* The writing is boring and does not catch the readers attention.
* There is no point of view present in the writing.
Trait 4 - Word Choice

3

* The reader easily understands what the writer means.
* The writers use of verbs animate the story, as well as, the use of particular nouns add depth.
* The story shows that the writer has put in a lot of effort to use the right words or phrases to catch the reader's attention.
2

* The writer just tells the story but does not catch the attention.
* The writer attempts to use various words but overloads the story so much that the meaning is lost.
* The writer did not put in a lot of effort to find the best word or phrase but instead wrote down the first thing that came into their mind.
1

* The writer uses a very limited amount of vivid language or none at all.
* The writer's word choice doesn't fit the story or has been used incorrectly.
* Descriptive words are used over and over, making the story boring and showing that the reader was not considered.
Trait 5 - Fluency

3

* Sentences are well written/developed and help increase the meaning.
* Dialogue is used correctly.
* Sentence length varies.
* Sentences relate and build upon the ones before it.
2

* Sentences are routine but lack creativeness.
* The majority of the sentences are written correctly.
* Some sentence variety is attempted.
* Not all the sentences are connected - the reader has to look for clues that connect them.
1

* The sentences show no creative thought and are incomplete.
* The sentences do not flow together.
* The sentences are all the same.
* There are lots of fragments and run-on sentences.
Trait 6 - Conventions

3

* 0-2 Spelling errors
* No errors in
punctuation
* Capitals are used correctly
* Grammar and usage are correct
* Paragraphs contain at least 7 sentences with a topic and a closing sentence.
2

* 3-5 errors in spelling
* 1-3 errors in punctuation
* 1-3 in capitalization
* 1-4 errors in grammar and usage
* Paragraphs are missing a topic or closing sentence or are short a sentence.
1

* 5 or more errors in spelling
* 4 or more errors in punctuation
* 4 or more errors in capitalization
* 5 or more errors in grammar and usage
* Paragraphs are not constructed correctly, are missing sentences, or lack structure.



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