NDSA Narrative Grades 3-5

North Dakota State Assessment rubric for narrative writing for grades 3-5

English
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
16 points

Rubric Details

Standard
North Dakota NDSA
Subject
English
Grade Level
3-5
Total Points
16
Criteria
4 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Criteria
Advanced(4 pts)
Proficient(3 pts)
Nearing Proficient(2 pts)
Novice(1 pt)
No Response(0 pts)
Narrative Development
How well the narrative develops experiences or events
Effectively develops real or imagined experiences using dialogue, pacing, and description
Adequately develops experiences using narrative techniques
Partially develops experiences
Minimally develops experiences
No development
Organization
How well the narrative organizes events with clear structure
Effectively establishes situation; organizes events naturally; provides satisfying conclusion
Establishes situation; organizes events; provides conclusion
Establishes situation; events somewhat organized
Weak structure
No structure
Language/Details
Use of descriptive language and sensory details
Uses concrete words, sensory details effectively
Uses appropriate words and details
Uses basic language
Uses vague language
No descriptive language
Conventions
Command of conventions
Strong command
Adequate command
Partial command
Limited command
No command

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