Holiday Narrative Rubric Level 1: There is no clear beginning, middle, or end.

The narrative has many errors and is difficult to read. Level 2: The beginning does not grab the readers attention. The narrative mostly sounds like a list of events. The writer attempts to stay on the topic, but the writing is unfocused. There are no moments that are magnified. Spelling and grammar mistakes are distracting to the reader. Level 3: The beginning grabs the readers attention. Most important events are included but some are unclear, or out of order. The writer tells a seed story, but needs to work on magnifying some moments. The writer needs to use more descriptive language such as similes, metaphors, vivid verbs and adjectives. Spelling and grammar mistakes are somewhat distracting to the reader. Level 4: The beginning grabs the readers attention. All important events are included, and they are told in order. The writer tells a seed story and magnifies some moments. The writers use of similes, metaphors, and descriptive words helps to paint a clear picture for the reader. Spelling and grammar mistakes are not distracting to the reader. Level 5: The beginning grabs the readers attention. All important events are included, and they are told in order. The writer tells a seed story and magnifies some moments. The use of similes and metaphors to compare things is exceptional. The writer used vivid verbs and adjectives to create an exceptionally clear picture for the reader. There are few spelling or grammar mistakes.