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Chronological Narrative Rubric
Name___________________________ Date_____________________ Total Score________
Copyright © 2001-03 Oswego City School District
Criteria
Core
4
3
2
1
Opening
Use an introductory
paragraph, supporting
paragraphs, and a
concluding paragraph to
organize both written and
oral presentations
Strong introduction that grabs
the readers attention.
Adequate
introduction that
grabs the readers
attention.
Introduction is weak
and lacks interest.
No evidence of an
introduction.
Details
Use effective vocabulary in
persuasive and expository
writing
Events are sequenced and
include detail and descriptive
language.
Sequenced events
includes some detail
and descriptive
language.
Events are sequenced
with little detail or
descriptive language.
No evidence of detail
or descriptive language.
Organization
Use varied vocabulary and
sentence structure when
writing
Uses varied vocabulary and
sentence structure. No
fragments or run-ons. Uses
transition phrases effectively.
Sentences are
complete and well
written with no
fragments or run-ons.
Uses some transition
phrases.
Most sentences are
complete. Paragraphs
are unorganized.
Little evidence of
phrasing to connect
events.
Many sentence
fragments or run on
sentences. No evidence
of paragraphing. No
evidence of transitional
phrases.
Conclusion
Use varied vocabulary and
sentence structure when
writing
States a strong and thoughtful
concluding statement that
reflects on the impact of the
events.
States a concluding
statement that shows
some reflection on
the events.
Concluding statement
shows little reflection
or connection to events.
Concluding statement
shows no evidence of
reflection or connection
to events.
Uses Basic
Writing
Conventions
Use basic punctuation
correctly
Know and correctly spell
level appropriate high
frequency words
Use correct verb tense
when writing
Contains few, if any spelling
or grammatical errors.
Contains several
errors in punctuation,
spelling or grammar
that do not interfere
with meaning.
Contains many errors in
punctuation, spelling
and/or grammar that
interfere with meaning.
Contains many errors in
punctuation, spelling
and/or grammar that
make the piece
illegible.