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Narrative Writing Rubric

Rubric
Directions:
You are to complete a narrative using the rubric below that represents our enduring understandings as they
relate to the American Revolution.
E.U. Different perspectives change our interpretation of history
E.U. Respected opinions require support
Does your narrative include the following:
- Introduction of a narrator and/or characters?
- Sequence of events that unfold naturally?
- Sensory details that describe the setting, characters, and plot of the story?
- Dialogue that shows interaction between characters and their response to different situations?
- A conclusion that flows naturally with the events from the narrative?
- **Exceeds** Use vivid language throughout the narrative?
Does the organization and focus of your narrative include the following:
- Well thought out supporting details?
- Transition words (refer to your document) to move readers into the next detail easily?
- Clearly planned out graphic organizer and a rough draft?
- Neat and legible?
- **Exceeds** Concluding sentences and transitions are smooth and flow naturally?
Does your paper have language and conventions that include the following:
- A variety of simple, compound, and complex sentences?
- Commas for compound sentences?
- Commas to separate the introductory element from the quotation?
- Quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker/character in the narrative?
- Have the correct non-negociables (correct capitalization, punctuation, grammar, spelling, & complete
sentences?
- **Exceeds** Uses commas to represent a characters pause or set off a question (ex It is true, isnt it?)?

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Based on the following feedback I feel that I earned a ____ because:
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