Summative Narrative Essay Rubric English 9 and10.doc.docx



Narrative Essay Rubric [ W.9-10.3]English 9 and 10100 pointsCATEGORY Exceeds Standards MeetsStandards Approaches Standards Falls Far Below Standards MissingMLAFormat(Format)2%Stacked heading, double-space, one inch margins2Missing at least one component1Does not follow MLA format0Title(Format)3%The title is creative and original and suggests the focus of the essay.3The title is original and suggests the focus of the essay.2The title is not original. It is the simply the topic or the assignment.1The essay does not have a title.0ParagraphStructure(Format)5%Writing contains 5 or more well structured paragraphs including an introduction, 3-4 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. All paragraphs have a clear purpose and structure.5Writing contains 5 paragraphs which include an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Not all paragraphs have a clear purpose and/or structure.4Writing contains 3 or 4 paragraphs including and introduction, one or two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Paragraphs may have a structure and/or purpose.2Writing contains only 1 or 2 paragraphs which may include an introduction, body paragraph and/or conclusion. Paragraphs may have a structure and/or purpose1 Introduction(Content)6%The introduction captures the reader’s attention and effectively establishes the background and/or context of the narrative. The introduction is memorable.6The introduction contains all the necessary elements, but is not as effective as a whole.5The introduction is missing one of the elements. 4The introduction does not engage the reader or establish the background and/or context of the narrative.3Point of View(Content)4%The essay maintains a consistent and appropriate point of view throughout. It is clear who is speaking.4The essay uses a consistent point of view, but it may not be clear who is speaking. 3The use of point of view strays in places. It is not consistent throughout the essay.2?The essay does not use an appropriate point of view.1Sensory Details(Content)8%Vivid, substantial, sensory details develop the narrative. 8Narrative is developed using sufficient, vivid sensory detail.7Narrative is developed in adequate sensory detail.6Little sensory detail is used.5Character Development(Content)9%Writer skillfully uses a variety of narrative techniques to develop all characters fully.9Writer uses a variety of narrative techniques to develop realistic characters in the narrative.8Writer uses some narrative techniques. Characters are not as well developed.7Writer uses few narrative techniques. Characters are flat and under-developed.6Conflict Development(Content)9%Writer skillfully establishes, builds, and resolves the central conflict of the narrative.9Writer establishes, builds, and resolves the central conflict of the narrative.8-7Writer establishes and builds the conflict, but does not effectively resolve the conflict of the narrative.6Writer does not effectively establish, build and/or resolve the conflict of the narrative.5Inclusion of Dialogue(Content)5%Writer includes more than one instance of dialogue. Dialogue is formatted and punctuated correctly.5Writer includes one instance of dialogue. Dialogue is formatted and punctuated correctly.4Writer includes one instance of dialogue. Dialogue has errors in formatting and punctuation.3.5Writer does not include an instance of dialogue in the narrative.3Focus(Content)9%The focus of the narrative is narrow and effective, addressing a single event in the writer’s experience.9The focus of the narrative is narrow but not as effective. The event described may be too broad.8The focus of the narrative is too broad to be effective.7The narrative does not focus on a single event in the writer’s experience. 6Sequence of Events (Organization)5%Details are placed in a logical order and/or follow the elements of a plot structure. They are presented in a way that effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Paragraphing is effective.5Details are placed in a logical order, but the paragraphing makes the writing less effective. 4Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Paragraphing may not be effective.3.5Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. Paragraphing is not effective.3Conclusion(Organization) 5%The conclusion is strong and effectively reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.5The conclusion is recognizable and includes reflection..4 The conclusion is recognizable, but does not include reflection. 3.5There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends. 3Word Choice(Style)5%Writer uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of the words seem accurate, natural and not forced. 5Writer uses effective words and phrases, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. 4Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. 3.5Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest.3Sentence Structure(Style)5%All sentences are well-constructed with varied structures which make use of phrases and clauses.5Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. 4Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure. 3.5Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.3 Grammar & Spelling(Conventions) 5%Writer makes 0 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 5Writer makes 1-3errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 4Writer makes 4-6 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 3.5Writer makes 7-9 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.3Writer makes more than 9 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content0Capitalization & Punctuation(Conventions) 5%Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the narrative is exceptionally easy to read.5Writer makes 1-3 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the narrative s still easy to read.4 Writer makes 4-6 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow of the narrative.3.5Writer makes 7-9 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow of the narrative.3Writer makes more than 9 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow of the narrative.0Complete Sentences(Conventions)10%All sentences are complete. The writing contains no sentence fragments or run-on sentences.10 The writing contains 1 sentence fragment or run-on sentence.8The writing contains 2 sentence fragments or run-on sentences.7The writing contains 3 or more sentence fragments or run-on sentences.0 ................
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