This Narrative Writing Rubric is designed for assessing narrative writing in grades 6-8. It evaluates key aspects of storytelling across six categories: Organization, Ideas, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Voice/Audience/Purpose, and Conventions. The rubric provides clear, level-based criteria (Advanced, Proficient, Basic, and Below Basic) to help teachers provide effective feedback and guide students toward mastering narrative skills, from crafting a strong plot to using advanced grammar.
This Narrative Writing Rubric is designed for assessing narrative writing in grades 6-8. It evaluates key aspects of storytelling across six categories: Organization, Ideas, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Voice/Audience/Purpose, and Conventions. The rubric provides clear, level-based criteria (Advanced, Proficient, Basic, and Below Basic) to help teachers provide effective feedback and guide students toward mastering narrative skills, from crafting a strong plot to using advanced grammar.
Missouri Learning Standards Addressed: 6.W.2.A.a, 7.W.2.A.a, 8.W.2.A.a
Common Core Standards Addressed: EE.W.6.3.a, EE.W.6.3.b, EE.W.7.3.a, EE.W.7.3.b, EE.W.8.3.a, EE.W.8.3.b