Narrative Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

0.0 pts
10.0 pts 8.0 pts 6.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts
750 Word Minimum less than 350 10.0
750 words or more 650-749 words 550-649 words 450-549 words 350-449 words
words
10.0 pts
8.0 pts
Title is creative, relevant and 6.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts 0.0 pts
Title Title is relevant and 10.0
makes the reader interested in Title is relevant Title is related to the topic Title is not relevant No title
interesting
the narrative
10.0 pts
8.0 pts 6.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts
The writer skillfully uses
The writer uses narrative The writer's use of An attempt is made to Very limited use of
Narrative narrative techniques such as 0.0 pts
techniques such as conflict conflict and setting is use some narrative narrative techniques 10.0
Techniques conflict and setting in order to Not evident
and setting in order to create uneven and lacking in techniques, such as such as conflict and
craft the story, giving the whole
a story. specifics. conflict and setting. setting.
piece a strong sense of focus
10.0 pts 8.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts
6.0 pts
Characters are vividly Characters are developed Characters are vaguely Very limited
Characterization, Characters are 0.0 pts
developed using indirect using indirect described; the writer tells development of 10.0
including dialogue developed, with or No characters
characterization, including characterization, including rather than shows what characters and no
without dialogue.
realistic dialogue. relevant dialogue. the characters are like. dialogue.
10.0 pts
4.0 pts
Precise, vivid, natural 6.0 pts 4.0 pts 0.0 pts
8.0 pts Somewhat varied
language is chosen carefully to Words are reasonably Limited, inappropriate or Word choice is
Word choice is precise, word choice.
Diction/word choice achieve the author's purpose. accurate and help to vague word choice simple, 10.0
contributing to a clear, Overuses "boring"
Word choice makes the story convey the story on a conveys only a general repetitive, and
interesting story. words such as "goes"
lively, expressive, and general level. meaning. inaccurate.
and "nice."
engaging.
10.0 pts 8.0 pts
6.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts
At least two literary devices The writer uses at least two
The writer uses one The writer attempts to The writer attempts to
Two Literary (similes, metaphors, literary devices (similes, 0.0 pts
literary device to use two literary devices, use one literary 10.0
Devices personification, imagery, metaphors, personification, Not evident.
create a vivid picture but they are vague or device, but it is vague
hyperbole, etc.) create a vivid imagery, hyperbole, etc.) to
for the reader. confusing. or confusing.
picture for the reader. create an accurate picture.
Strong introduction 10.0 pts 8.0 pts 6.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts 0.0 pts 10.0
Well-developed introduction Introduction creates interest. Introduction An attempt is made at an Background is Not evident.
engages the reader and Background information is adequately explains introduction, but no random, unclear, or
creates interest. Contains clear. the background, but background information is unrelated to the rest of
detailed information to get the may lack detail. provided. the narrative.
Narrative Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
reader situated in the story.
4.0 pts
10.0 pts 6.0 pts
8.0 pts A simple organizational
The organizational structure is The organizational 2.0 pts
The organizational structure structure is apparent,
coherent with a sense of structure has some There is weak 0.0 pts
Organization is coherent with a sense of although the focus may 10.0
wholeness and balance. sense of wholeness development and Not evident.
wholeness. Transitions are shift or the paper may
Transitions are graceful and although some drifting organization.
present. lack a sense of
mature. may occur.
wholeness.
10.0 pts 2.0 pts 0.0 pts
8.0 pts 6.0 pts 4.0 pts
Mechanics Excellent control over a wide Lack of control of The errors in this
Good control over a wide Adequate control of Follows writing
(grammar, usage, range of standard writing writing conventions essay make it 10.0
range of standard writing the most widely used conventions most of the
punctuation) conventions. Writer uses them often impairs impossible to
conventions. writing conventions. time.
with accuracy and creativity. understanding. understand.
10.0 pts
Name/page#; Correct heading;
8.0 pts 6.0 pts 4.0 pts 2.0 pts 0.0 pts
MLA Style Centered title; 12-point Times 10.0
Four of these Three of these Two of these One of these Not evident
New Roman font; double
spaced
Total points: 100.0