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Narrative Essay 
Rubric Code: ZX25795
By jazzberry76
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Introduction

4

The writer grabs the reader's attention and makes the subject of the essay clear.
3

The introduction partially grabs the reader's attention. The subject is still clear.
2

The introduction does not grab the reader's attention but still makes the subject clear.
1

The introduction does not grab the reader's attention and does not make the subject clear.
0

There is no introduction.
Characterization

4

The writer makes the character(s) seem interesting and real and makes the reader care about them.
3

The characters seem real, but only moderately interesting, and the reader somewhat cares about them.
2

The characters do not seem very interesting and seem flat. The reader somewhat cares about them.
1

The characters are uninteresting and flat. The reader does not care about them.
0

There are no characters, or there is no characterization at all.
Detail

4

The writer includes details to elaborate on the events of the narrative, giving the reader a vivid picture.
3

The reader includes enough details to give the reader a relatively clear picture.
2

The writer includes only some details, leaving the reader lacking a clear picture.
1

The writer includes inadequate detail, leaving the reader with questions.
0

The writer does not include any details.
Dialogue

4

The writer includes effective dialogue that adds to the overall effect and impact of the narrative.
3

The writer includes dialogue that only slightly adds to the overall effect of the narrative.
2

The writer includes dialogue that seems out of place and forced, but slightly adds to the overall effect of the narrative.
1

The writer's dialogue does not add to the effect of the narrative.
0

The writer does not use any dialogue.
Personal Statement

4

The writer includes a clear personal statement about what the story in the narrative means to them or what it taught them.
3

The writer includes a personal statement about what the story means to them, but it is not very clear.
2

The writer includes a personal statement about what the story means to them, but it is confusing and unclear.
1

The writer includes a personal statement, but it does not make sense or is not relevant to the story.
0

The writer does not make a personal statement.
Support

4

The writer clearly supports their personal statement throughout the narrative.
3

The writer provides support for their personal statement, but it is not entirely clear.
2

The writer provides some support for their personal statement, but could provide more and be more clear.
1

The writer provides unclear or irrelevant support for their personal statement.
0

The writer does not support their personal statement.
Conclusion

4

The writer includes an effective conclusion that wraps up the narrative and makes the personal statement clear.
3

The writer provides a conclusion that partially wraps up the narrative and makes the personal statement clear.
2

The writer provides a conclusion that partially wraps up the narrative, and makes the personal statement only partially clear.
1

The writer provides a conclusion that does not wrap up the narrative or make the personal statement clear.
0

The writer does not have a conclusion.
Organization

4

The essay is well-organized and flows logically. The writer demonstrates a mature understanding of transitioning.
3

The essay is mostly organized and flows logically.
2

The essay demonstrates some organization and flows logically enough to be understandable.
1

The article demonstrates poor organization and weak logical flow.
0

The essay is not organized and is written illogically.
Mechanics

4

The writer makes 0 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
3

The writer makes 1-2 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
2

The writer makes 3-4 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
1

The writer makes more than 4 errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
0

The errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization are numerous enough to distract and interrupt the essay.
Style

4

The writing is smooth and coherent, with strong word choices and varied sentence structure. The writer shows an understanding of grammar.
3

The writing is coherent with good word choices. There may be a small number of grammar mistakes.
2

The writing is coherent but lacks strong word choices. There may be 3-4 grammar mistakes.
1

The writing is barely coherent and lacks strong word choices. There may be more than 4 grammar mistakes.
0

The writing is highly confusing and difficult to follow. The grammar contains enough errors to distract from the narrative itself.




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