Imaginative Narrative - Rubric

4. Distinguished 3. Proficient 2. Apprentice 1. Novice

Character Provides a detailed description Provides a description of their Provides a description of their Little description of the main
Description: of their main character. main character. main character. 2 main aspects character is included in the
Appearance, personality traits, Appearance, personality traits, of character are left without narrative.
likes and dislikes, and likes and dislikes, and description.
background information are background information are
included in detail. provided in sufficient detail.
Setting: Provides a detailed description Provides a description of their Provides a description of their Little description of the setting
of their setting. A description setting in sufficient detail. A setting. One main aspect is left is included.
of those who live there and description of those who live without description.
the 'feeling' of the setting have there and the 'feeling' of the
been included. setting have been included.
Conflict/Resolution: Provides a detailed description Provides a sufficient Provides a description of their Little description of conflict
of their conflict and resolution. description of their conflict conflict and resolution. the and resolution is included.
The conflict builds over time, and resolution. The conflict conflict slightly builds and a
capturing the reader and builds and a resolution takes resolution occurs.
reaches a climax, where the place.
resolution takes place.
Structure: Narrative structure is well Narrative structure is followed. Narrative structure is slightly Narrative structure is not
presented. A title is present, Paragraphs are almost the followed. A title or author followed. Key features are
along with author name. correct length. name is presented. Paragraphs missing. Paragraphs are too
Paragraphs are an appropriate are slightly too long. long.
length.
Grammar and Grammar and punctuation are Some errors in grammar and Errors in punctuation and Errors in punctuation and
Punctuation: correct. Little to no errors. punctuation are present. grammar are present. grammar are present.
Complete sentences are used. Complete sentences are used. Complete sentences are Complete sentences are not
present, although some with used.
errors.
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