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Rubric for Narrative Paragraph Writing 
A narrative paragraph tells a story. A narrative paragraph uses time order therefore, time order transitions must be used.
Rubric Code: WBX399
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Paragraph Writing - Narrative
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs attention

1 pts

Topic Sentence and Title

Excellent

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content. You included an appropriate title.
Good

The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present. You included an sppropriate title.
Fair

The topic sentence gives little evidence of a relevant topic connecting to the other sentences. You included a title.
Needs attention

There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph. No title.
Support/Details

Excellent

Topic is supported by many specific details.
Good

Topic is supported by a few specific details.
Fair

Topic is supported by general statements.
Needs attention

There is a slight attempt at support.
Proof of Narration/Point of View

Excellent

A story line is evident and connected to the topic. The point of view is consistent throughout: First person or Third Person.
Good

A partial story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic. The point of view is consistent throughout: First person or Third Person.
Fair

An attempt of a story line is evident and is somewhat connected to the topic.The point of view mostly consistent: First person or Third Person.
Needs attention

A story line is not evident.The point of view is not consistent: First person or Third Person.
Time Order

Excellent

Paragraph has good organization, events are time ordered, sharp sense of beginning and end. Correct time order transition words or phrases are used.
Good

Paragraph is organized, events somewhat jump around. Some time order transition words/phrases are used.
Fair

Paragraph has some organization, events jump around, start and end are unclear. Time order transition words/phrases are not always evident
Needs attention

Paragraph is not organized, events make no sense. No use of time order transition words/phrases.
Concluding Statement

Excellent

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.
Good

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.
Fair

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat key words from the topic sentence.
Needs attention

There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Format/Neatness

Excellent

Typed or neatly handwritten. First line is indented. You included margins. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines and is the requested length.<BR>
- 14 sized font<BR>
- Times New Roman<BR>
- Double-spaced
Good

Typed or neatly handwritten. First line is indented. Margins included. Paragraph is the requested length.
Fair

Legible writing or typed and/or paragraph is under the requested length.
Needs attention

Illegible writing. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Paragraph is under the requested length.
Conventions

Excellent

Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.
Good

Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.
Fair

Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.
Needs attention

Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.



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