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Narrative Story Writing Narrative Story Writing Rubric Code: Y67BWB By mmajuri Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Narrative
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Introduction and Closing	4 There is a very clear beginning that gives -setting -characters The reader can picture a scene before any events take place. Closing resolves the conflict creatively.	3 The writer's introduction is clear. There is a mention of characters and setting. Closing resolves the conflict.	2 The writer's introduction is not very clear. There is a mention of characters and setting, but it is hard to follow. Lacks an effective closing	1 There is no introduction. The writer does not mention the characters or the setting. No closing.
Word Choice	4 Words are carefully chosen to include specific nouns, strong action-packed verbs, and strong adjectives and adverbs create vivid pictures and express clear feelings.	3 Some words are carefully chosen while others seem ordinary. A clear picture is created.	2 Words are ordinary and lack creativeness. Creating a mental image from the words is difficult to do.	1 Lacking expressive language. Some ordinary words are used but even those are limited.
Organization	4 The piece begins with a problem or a lead that captures the reader's attention. The middle is logical and the end is appropriate and clear. Strong story transition words support the flow of the writing and help the reader know the time span of the story.	3 The beginning, middle and end are obvious and easy to follow. They appear in a logical order and include the use of story transition words.	2 The beginning, middle and end are harder to identify and one or more may be missing. Some missing and/or boring transition words.	1 The writing is unclear so that finding the beginning, middle and/or end is challenging. No transition words.
Sentence Fluency and Mechanics	4 Beginnings of sentences are varied and there is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones. No errors or very few in grammar, punctuation, and or spelling.	3 Most sentences follow the same pattern but there is some variety. There is a mix between shorter sentences and longer ones. A few error in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling.	2 Sentences begin the same. Sentences are shorter and are simple in nature. Many errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling.	1 Run-ons and fragments are seen throughout the piece. Reading the sentences may be challenging. The errors in grammar, punctuation and/or spelling make the piece hard to read.