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The Narrative Essay 
Rubric Code: X8727
By kenmyhre
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Lacking

1 pts

Not Yet

0 pts

INTRODUCTION/CONCLUSION

Excellent

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains background information. Thesis clearly states or implies a significant and compelling position. Conclusion effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis.
Fair

Introduction creates interest. Thesis clearly states the position. Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
Lacking

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail. Thesis states the position. Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all loose ends.
Not Yet

Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. Thesis is vague or unclear. Conclusion does not summarize main points.
MAIN POINTS: body paragraphs

Excellent

Well developed main points directly related to the thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. The narrative is developed with a consistent and effective point-of-view, showing the story in detail.
Fair

Three or more main points are related to the thesis, but one may lack details. The narrative shows events from the author's point of view using some details.
Lacking

Three or more main points are present. The narrative shows the events, but may lack details.
Not Yet

Less than three main points, and/or poor development of ideas. The narrative is undeveloped, and tells rather than shows, the story.
ORGANIZATION: structure/transition

Excellent

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

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

Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Not Yet

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
STYLE:sentence flow, variety

Excellent

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

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

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is appropriate.
Not Yet

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

Excellent

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization and formatting are correct. No errors.
Fair

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization and formatting are generally correct, with few errors.
Lacking

Several errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization and/or formatting.
Not Yet

Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization and/or formatting.




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