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5th Grade Narrative Writing Rubric 
5th Grade Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: X233233
By ktwoody1
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Score Point 2

Little or no control; minimal attempt

2 pts

Score Point 3

Inconsistent control; the weaknesses outweigh the strengths

3 pts

Score Point 4

Reasonable control; some strengths and some weaknesses

4 pts

Score Point 5

Consistent, though not necessarily perfect, control: many strengths present

5 pts

Introductory Paragraph

One Paragraph (about 3 sentences) that introduces the main character, setting, and plot of the story.
Score Point 2

• unclear or absent central idea

• shows a lack of understanding of the task

• Minimal/no development

• Information is irrelevant, inaccurate, minimal, confusing.

• If applicable, includes minimal or no evidence from the resource and/or evidence shows misunderstanding of the passage.
Score Point 3

• vague central idea

• shows a partial understanding of the task

• Evidence and ideas are not developed adequately (list-like).

• Some information may be irrelevant or inaccurate.

• If applicable, includes insufficient or no evidence from the resource OR only summarizes or paraphrases resource information.
Score Point 4

• clear central idea

• shows a general understanding of the task

• Evidence and ideas are developed adequately (may be uneven).

• Details are, for the most part, relevant and accurate.

• If applicable, includes sufficient and appropriate evidence from resource provided.
Score Point 5

• Sharply focused central idea

• Shows a complete understand of the task

• Evidence and ideas are developed thoroughly.

• Details are specific, relevant, and accurate.

• If applicable, includes ample, well-chosen evidence from the passage/chart/graph/diagram etc. to support central idea.
Body Paragraph #1:

This paragraph gives us an in-depth look at your character or the conflict/problem. You can either describe your character in greater detail if he/she is the focus of the plot of your story (ie: bullied or an owner/artist), or take this opportunity to add more descriptive details to the conflict/problem to overcome.
Score Point 2

• minimal/no additional character or conflict/problem details.

• There are many questions regarding the plot.

It's difficult to understand where the story is going.
Score Point 3

• 1-2 more details are given to your character or the conflict/problem, but it's missing something.

• There are a few questions regarding the plot, it's getting difficult to understand where the story is going.
Score Point 4

• A few more details are given to your character or the conflict/problem which help with the development of your story.

• There are a few questions regarding the plot, but overall easy to follow.
Score Point 5

• In-depth look at your character or the conflict/problem.

• Character is described in greater detail if he/she is the focus of the plot of your story (ie: bullied or an owner/artist),
-OR-
• More descriptive details have been given to the conflict/problem which needs overcome.

• The plot is developing well and easy to follow.
Body Paragraphs #2 (& possible 3):

Use these paragraphs to add more descriptive details to
the conflict/problem to overcome. How are your characters dealing with the issue? How can you add suspense? This is the CLIMAX, when the CONFLICT of the PLOT is resolved.
Score Point 2

• Minimal/no more details are given to
the conflict/problem to overcome.

• You don't really talk about how the characters are dealing with the issue.

• It lacks suspense. The story isn't interesting.

• There is no CLIMAX, the CONFLICT of the PLOT is not resolved.
Score Point 3

• 1-2 more details are given to the conflict/problem to overcome.

• You are still trying to explain how your characters are dealing with the issue.

• There's a little-no suspense. The story is sort of boring.

• The CLIMAX is confusing, the CONFLICT of the PLOT isn't quite resolved.
Score Point 4

• A few more details are given to the conflict/problem to overcome.

• You are still trying to explain how your characters are dealing with the issue.

• There's a little bit of suspense.

• The CLIMAX is sort of evident, the CONFLICT of the PLOT isn't quite resolved.
Score Point 5

• More descriptive details are given to the conflict/problem to overcome.

• You explain how your characters are dealing with the issue.

• You've added suspense.

• The CLIMAX is evident, the CONFLICT of the PLOT is resolved.
Conclusion Paragraph:

Use this paragraph to wrap up your story.
By now you’ve reached the RESOLUTION, the end of the story. It occurs after the CLIMAX. It is when you learn what happens to the characters after the CONFLICT is resolved.
Score Point 2

• There isn't really an end to your the story.

• No resolution is evident.
Score Point 3

• You've ended your story, but there are more questions.

• The RESOLUTION, the end of the story, is not clear.

• We haven't really learned what happened to the characters or if the CONFLICT is actually resolved.
Score Point 4

• You've wrapped up your story.

• You’ve presented a RESOLUTION, the end of the story. It is somewhat easy to follow and kind of makes sense.

• We learn what happened to one of the characters and/or the CONFLICT starts to be resolved, but we have a question or two.
Score Point 5

• You've wrapped up your story really well.

• You’ve presented a clear RESOLUTION, the end of the story.

• We learn what happens to the characters after the CONFLICT is resolved.
Main Information Required

Includes the following:
- Main Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict (or Problem)
- Climax
- Resolution
Score Point 2

Missing 3 or more of the following:
- Main Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict (or Problem)
- Climax
- Resolution
Score Point 3

Missing 2 of the following:
- Main Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict (or Problem)
- Climax
- Resolution
Score Point 4

Missing 1 of the following:
- Main Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict (or Problem)
- Climax
- Resolution
Score Point 5

Includes all of the following:
- Main Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict (or Problem)
- Climax
- Resolution
Organization & Fluency

Score Point 2

• Random order

• Simple sentences and no sentence variety

• Construction makes the response difficult to read.

• If applicable, no beginning or ending.

• If applicable, lack of transitions makes it difficult for the reader to move through the response
Score Point 3

• Attempt at organization

• Digresses, repetition

• Little or no variety in sentence length and structure.

• Awkward sentences may affect the fluidity of the reading.

• If applicable, weak beginning and ending

• If applicable, may lack transitions
Score Point 4

• Logical order allows reader to move through the composition.

• Generally easy to follow because of variety in sentence length, structure, and beginnings.

• If applicable, has a beginning and an ending

• If applicable, includes transitions
Score Point 5

• Evidence of planning and logical order allow reader to easily move through the composition.

• Fluid, very easy to follow, because of variety in sentence length, structure, and beginnings.

• If applicable, effective transitions

• If applicable, Clear beginning, middle, and ending contribute to the sense of wholeness.
Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation

Score Point 2

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates no command of the conventions of standard English.

• Frequent and varied errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage impede understanding.
Score Point 3

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates limited command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

• There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that often impede understanding.
Score Point 4

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates some command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

• There may be errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage that occasionally impede understanding, but the meaning is general clear.
Score Point 5

• The student response to the prompt demonstrates full command of the conventions of standard English at an appropriate level of complexity.

• There may be a few minor errors in mechanics, grammar, and usage, but meaning is clear.




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