Writing Rubric NARRATIVE

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Criterion 0
Text Structure

Structure

No evidence
of any
structure

Minimal
evidence of
structure. May
not contain all
three parts
(orientation,
comp, resol)

Contains a
beginning
and a
complicatio
n.
Resolution
is present
but weak.

Contains all
three
structures and
includes
several
complications.
Uses plot
devices.

Coherent,
controlled and
complete
narrative.
Employs
effective plot
devices.

Symbols or
drawings
that attempt
to convey
meaning.

Contains some
simple content.

Contains
sufficient
information
for the
reader to
follow the
story easily.

Influences or
affects the
reader through
precise
language choice
and use of
narrative
devices.

Ideas

Symbols or
drawings
that attempt
to convey
meaning.

Ideas are few

and simple and
not elaborated
on.

Ideas are
developed
and relate
to the main
story line.

Characters
and Setting

Symbols or
drawings
that attempt
to convey
meaning.

Only names
characters or
gives their
roles. Only
names the
setting.

Brief
description
of a
character
and setting
but lacks
consistency
.

Supports
reader
understanding
and attempts
to engage the
reader
through
language and
narrative
devices.
Ideas are
substantial,
contribute to
the story line
and contain
an underlying
theme.
Characterisati
on emerges
through
descriptions,
actions or
speech.
Setting
emerges
through
description of
place and
time.

Mostly simple
adjectives,
adverbs or
nouns

Single
precise
words (eg.
Hissed,
Yanked,
absolutely.

A broad range
of precise and
effective words
are used n a
highly articulate
manner.

Some correct
links reader
has to re-read

Meaning is
clear and
text flows

Sustained and
consistent use
of precise
words and
phrases that
enhance the
mood.
A range of
cohesive
devices are

Purpose
Audience

Language Features
Vocabulary
Very Short
Script

Cohesion

Links are
missing or
are incorrect.

Ideas are
generated,
selected and
explore a
recognizable
theme.
Details of
characters are
selected to
create realistic
characters.
Maintains are
setting
throughout.

An extended
highly cohesive
piece of writing.

Confusing for
the reader.

to clarify
meaning.

Paragraphin
g

No use of
paragraphin
g.

Beginning to
use
paragraphs.
Paragraphs
have incorrect
structure.

Sentence
Structure

Some
meaning can
be
determined.

Most simple
and compound
sentences are
correct,
meaning is
mostly clear.

Punctuation

Some correct
use of
capital
letters or full
stops.

Some
accurately
punctuated
sentences.

Spelling

Few
examples of
conventional
spelling.

Correct spelling
of MOST
SIMPLE/COMMO
N WORDS.

well in a
sustained
piece of
writing.
Writing is
organized
into
paragraphs
that are
mainly
focused on
a single
idea.
Simple and
compound
sentences
are correct,
most
complex
sentences
are correct
meaning
is clear.
Accurate
sentence
punctuation
with no
stray
capitals.
Punctuation
assists
reader.
Correct
spelling of
some
simple,
common
and some
difficult
words.

used to
enhance
meaning.
All paragraphs
are focused on
one idea or
set of ideas.

Highly effective
structure using
topic and
linking
sentences.

Sentences are
correct,
demonstrates
a variety in
length.
Meaning is
clear and
sentences
enhance
meaning.
All sentence
punctuation
correct.

Writing contains
controlled and
well developed
sentences that
express precise
meaning.

Correct
spelling of
simple,
common, and
at least 10
difficult words.

Correct spelling
of all words, at
least 10 difficult
words and some
challenging
words.

Writing contains
accurate use of
ALL applicable
punctuation.

For examples of simple, common, difficult and challenging words please refer to
NAPLAN Narrative Marking Guide.

Marking Scale: Stage 2

0-10 E

11-14D

15-30 C

31-37

38-40 A

20-35 C

36-38 B

39-40 A

Marking Scale: Stage 3

0-10 E

11-19 D