Narrative Writing Rubric
Rubric Standards
Include descriptive
details and dialogue
to develop the
characters
Evidence of detailed
setting are included
Evidence of conflict
exist in the narrative
The plot is logical in
order with clear
transitions to help
reader with the
order of the events
The language is
appropriate
Words from the
vocabulary are used
to show good word
choice
Has a strong ending
and resolution can
be determined
Evidence of theme
and overall meaning
to the narrative can
be determined
No more than 3 or
less errors with
capitalization,
punctuation and
spelling, and minor
errors with
grammar
Strong Above
Average Below
Weak
Average
Average
Not
Comments
evident
10pts.
0pts.
8pts.
6pts.
4pts.
2pts