Narrative Text Portfolio Rubric
Directions: Utilize the rubric below to guide your writing, revising, and finalizing of your narrative text.
| Category | Features | Teacher Comments | Points | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------| | Genre and Structure | - Structure reflects the chosen genre and narrative type and any patterns associated with it. | | 2 possible | | | - Structure creates a desired effect, such as mystery, tension, or surprise. | | | | Beginning/Exposition | - Beginning engages and orients the reader by setting up a problem, situation, or observation. | | 3 possible | | | - A narrator and/or characters are introduced. | | | | | - A particular point of view is established. | | | | Development of Plot and Characters | - A smooth progression of events or experiences is told in a linear or nonlinear fashion. | | 4 possible | | | - Events are clearly sequenced to create a coherent whole. | | | | | - Techniques such as dialogue, description, and reflection help create fully developed characters. | | | | | - Techniques such as pacing and multiple plot lines help develop experiences and events. | | | | Conclusion | - Conclusion resolves the conflict in a satisfying way. | | 3 possible | | | - Conclusion follows from the narrative’s events, experiences, and observations. | | | | | - Conclusion reflects on the narrative’s events, experiences, and observations. | | | | Language and Style | - Precise language conveys a vivid picture of the narrative’s experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. | | 4 possible | | | - Telling details convey a vivid picture of the narrative’s experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. | | | | | - Sensory language conveys a vivid picture of the narrative’s experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. | | | | | - A variety of figurative language conveys a vivid picture of the narrative’s experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. | | | | Revising | - All necessary details are included; the narrative is free from extraneous details that hinder the reader’s understanding. | | 4 possible | | | - Transitions help clarify the organization and flow of events. | | | | | - Word choice and sentence structure make the writing coherent and engaging. | | | | | - A variety of sentence lengths and types convey meaning and add interest to writing. | | | | Editing and Finalization | - Writing is grammatically correct. | | 4 possible | | | - All writing, including dialogue, is punctuated correctly. | | | | | - Correct spelling is used. | | | | | - Writing is presented in a readable format. | | | | Total | | | 24 possible |
Instructions for Teachers: Consider each item in the checklist rubric as 0, 0.5, or 1 point. A half point in the final total must be rounded up. Please provide comments and feedback to your students for any item that did not receive the full point.
Total Points Calculation: Add up all points from each category for a final score out of 24 possible points.