1. (2-5)Student Friendly Narrative Rubric
Checklist Scoring
Ideas My Story Make Sense _____
My ideas are clear _____
Every sentence is about the topic _____
I tell about my characters _____
I tell about my setting _____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Organization I tell my events in the right order _____
There are supporting details about each event
_____
My story has a beginning, middle, and end
_____
I use transition words such as when, then, next,
etc. _____
I have a strong lead the grabs the reader’s
attention _____
I have a strong ending that feels finished _____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Elaboration I have used details to paint a picture for the
reader _____
I use dialogue _____
I use a variety of narrative techniques
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Language I use good concrete language clearly_____
I have good word choice _____
I use sensory language______
I use figurative language _____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Conventions I use correct capitalization _____
I use correct punctuation _____
I use correct spelling _____
I write using complete sentences_____
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 0
Total:_____ Grade:_____
Grading Key: A: 88-66 B: 65-50 C: 49-32 D: 31-13 E: 12-0