Narrative+rubric


 * Narrative Writing **
 * Student: _____________________________ Section: ______ **


 * == Score == || == 1 == || == 2 == || == 3 == || == 4 == ||
 * ** Description ** ||  Barely Agree  || Moderately Agree || Strongly Agree || Nailed it! Awesome ||

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 * ** Component  **  ||  **  Description  **  ||  **  Score  **
 * ** Characters ** || The characters are authentic, believable, well rounded, and sympathetic. We need to relate to him, so we'll want to follow him to the end of the story. || ||
 * ** Setting ** || The setting is vivid and captures not only the physical details, but also the flavor of the place. || ||
 * ** Weaving a scene ** || The writing draws the reader into the story and creates a vivid experience. The scene includes a mix of dialogue, description, action and characters’ internal thoughts, such that it holds the reader’s attention. || ||
 * ** Dialogue & Inner thoughts ** || The dialogue and inner thoughts sounds authentic to the characters and captures their voices, so the reader has a strong sense of who they are.  || ||
 * ** Description ** || Description of characters and setting are inserted when needed, and uses the 5 senses to bring details to life. Interesting metaphors and similes are sometimes used to enhance the descriptions and capture the reader’s imagination. || ||
 * ** Word Choice ** || The word choice is rich, precise and varied and enhances the intended mood and purpose of the writing. || ||
 * ** Sentence Fluency ** || A variety of sentence structures with varied lengths are used. The sentences flow well together. The word order in the sentences (use of phrases and clauses) is correct and there is no awkwardness of expression. || ||
 * ** Grammar ** || There are no spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors. All the correct conventions are used for writing dialogue. The verb tenses are appropriate and consistent. || ||
 * ** Overall purpose ** || The scene purposefully communicates a feeling, idea or message.  || ||