Writing Rubric – NARRATIVE
Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Criterion
0
Text Structure
1
2
3
4
Structure
No evidence of
any structure
Minimal evidence
of structure. May
not contain all
three parts
(orientation,
comp, resol)
Contains a
beginning
and a
complication.
Resolution is
present but
weak.
Contains all
three structures
and includes
several
complications.
Uses plot
devices.
Coherent,
controlled and
complete
narrative. Employs
effective plot
devices.
Symbols or
drawings that
attempt to
convey
meaning.
Contains some
simple content.
Contains
sufficient
information
for the reader
to follow the
story easily.
Influences or
affects the reader
through precise
language choice
and use of
narrative devices.
Ideas
Symbols or
drawings that
attempt to
convey
meaning.
Ideas are few and
simple and not
elaborated on.
Ideas are
developed
and relate to
the main
story line.
Characters and
Setting
Symbols or
drawings that
attempt to
convey
meaning.
Only names
characters or
gives their roles.
Only names the
setting.
Brief
description of
a character
and setting
but lacks
consistency.
Supports reader
understanding
and attempts to
engage the
reader through
language and
narrative
devices.
Ideas are
substantial,
contribute to the
story line and
contain an
underlying
theme.
Characterisation
emerges through
descriptions,
actions or
speech. Setting
emerges through
description of
place and time.
Mostly simple
adjectives,
adverbs or nouns
Single precise
words (eg.
Hissed,
Yanked,
absolutely.
A broad range of
precise and
effective words are
used n a highly
articulate manner.
Meaning is
clear and text
flows well in
a sustained
piece of
writing.
Writing is
organized
into
paragraphs
that are
Sustained and
consistent use of
precise words
and phrases that
enhance the
mood.
A range of
cohesive devices
are used to
enhance
meaning.
All paragraphs
are focused on
one idea or set of
ideas.
Highly effective
structure using
topic and linking
sentences.
Purpose
Audience
Language Features
Vocabulary
Very Short
Script
Cohesion
Links are
missing or are
incorrect.
Confusing for
the reader.
Some correct links
reader has to reread to clarify
meaning.
Paragraphing
No use of
paragraphing.
Beginning to use
paragraphs.
Paragraphs have
incorrect
structure.
Ideas are
generated, selected
and explore a
recognizable
theme.
Details of
characters are
selected to create
realistic
characters.
Maintains are
setting throughout.
An extended highly
cohesive piece of
writing.
Sentence
Structure
Some meaning
can be
determined.
Most simple and
compound
sentences are
correct, meaning
is mostly clear.
Punctuation
Some correct
use of capital
letters or full
stops.
Some accurately
punctuated
sentences.
Spelling
Few examples
of conventional
spelling.
Correct spelling of
MOST
SIMPLE/COMMON
WORDS.
mainly
focused on a
single idea.
Simple and
compound
sentences are
correct, most
complex
sentences are
correct –
meaning is
clear.
Accurate
sentence
punctuation
with no stray
capitals.
Punctuation
assists
reader.
Correct
spelling of
some simple,
common and
some difficult
words.
Sentences are
correct,
demonstrates a
variety in length.
Meaning is clear
and sentences
enhance
meaning.
Writing contains
controlled and well
developed
sentences that
express precise
meaning.
All sentence
punctuation
correct.
Writing contains
accurate use of
ALL applicable
punctuation.
Correct spelling
of simple,
common, and at
least 10 difficult
words.
Correct spelling of
all words, at least
10 difficult words
and some
challenging words.
For examples of simple, common, difficult and challenging words please refer to NAPLAN Narrative
Marking Guide.
Marking Scale: Stage 2
0-10 E
11-14D
15-30 C
31-37
38-40 A
20-35 C
36-38 B
39-40 A
Marking Scale: Stage 3
0-10 E
11-19 D