Rubric Criteria
Criteria | Excellent(6 pts) | Strong(5 pts) | Competent(4 pts) | Developing(3 pts) | Emerging(2 pts) | Beginning(1 pt) | No Evidence(-2 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Narrative Craft Use of narrative techniques including plot, character, setting, dialogue, and pacing | Masterful use of narrative techniques; compelling plot with effective pacing; fully developed characters; vivid setting; authentic dialogue; creates powerful emotional impact | Skillful narrative techniques; engaging plot; developed characters; clear setting; effective dialogue | Competent use of techniques; clear plot; adequate character and setting development | Some narrative techniques; plot present; partial development | Limited techniques; weak plot development | Minimal narrative craft | No narrative elements |
Theme and Meaning Depth of theme and significance of the narrative | Rich, complex theme emerges organically; narrative has profound significance; multiple layers of meaning | Clear theme; narrative has significance; meaning is evident | Theme present; narrative has purpose | Theme emerging; some purpose evident | Weak or unclear theme | No clear theme | No meaning evident |
Style and Voice Quality of prose style and distinctive voice | Distinctive, sophisticated prose style; compelling voice; precise, evocative language; masterful sentence variety | Strong style; clear voice; effective language; good variety | Competent style; developing voice; appropriate language | Adequate style; some voice emerging | Basic style; weak voice | Limited style | No style |
Conventions Grammar, mechanics, and formatting | Virtually error-free; polished prose; proper formatting | Few errors; clean prose | Some errors; do not interfere | Errors present; may interfere | Frequent errors | Many errors | Errors prevent understanding |
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