Student-Generated Narrative Rubric
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Mechanics (spelling,
punctuation,
capitalization)
KM Spelling all correct;
No spelling errors on
grade level words; almost
no errors in capitalization
and punctuation
Exposition wellestablished (setting,
characterization,
conflict)
Setting, Character, and
Conflict are thoroughly
described and defined.
The reader feels engaged
in the story.
End of story effectively
resolves the original
conflict. Reader feels a
sense of completion with
narrative.
Dialogue is very engaging
and is written correctly.
If written in first person
point of view, includes
appropriate perspective.
KM Spelling all correct;
Few other spelling errors;
few errors in
capitalization and
punctuation and they do
no detract the reader
Setting, Character, and
Conflict are welldescribed and defined.
The reader feels drawn
in to the story.
End of story resolves the
original conflict. Reader
feels a sense of
completion with
narrative.
Dialogue is engaging and
is written with few
errors.
Some errors in KM
Spelling; Some add’l
spelling errors; some
errors in capitalization
and punctuation that may
detract the reader
Setting, Character, and
Conflict are somewhat
described.
Frequent errors in KM
Spelling; Add’l spelling
errors; errors in
capitalization and
punctuation that detract
the reader
Setting, Character, and
Conflict are incomplete.
End of story is somewhat
disconnected to conflict.
Reader has more
questions than answers.
End of story
disconnected to conflict.
Reader has many
questions.
Dialogue is used.
Includes some errors in
presentation.
Dialogue is not used.
Falling action and
denouement bring
narrative to appropriate
conclusion
Narrative strategies
employed: effective
dialogue