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California SBAC

SBAC Narrative Writing Rubric (Grades 3-5)

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Smarter Balanced narrative writing rubric for elementary students. Assesses narrative focus, organization, development, and conventions.

English

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

10 points

Rubric Details

Standard: California SBAC
Subject: English
Grade Level: 3-5
Total Points: 10
Criteria: 4 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Narrative Focus Clarity and maintenance of the narrative focus	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Narrative is fully sustained and consistently focused. Effective, engaging opening and satisfying closure.	Narrative is adequately sustained and generally focused.	Narrative may wander or be somewhat unfocused.	Narrative is unfocused, unclear, or minimally developed.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Organization Sequence of events and use of transitions	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Effective sequence of events with strong pacing. Variety of transitional strategies used skillfully.	Adequate sequence of events with appropriate transitions.	Inconsistent sequence. Transitions may be weak or repetitive.	Little or no discernible sequence. Few or no transitions.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Development/Elaboration Use of narrative techniques and sensory details	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Thorough, effective elaboration with descriptive details, dialogue, and/or sensory language.	Adequate elaboration with relevant details and narrative techniques.	Uneven elaboration. Details may be weak or limited.	Minimal elaboration with few narrative techniques.	Response is blank, too brief, or does not address the task.

Conventions Command of grammar, usage, and mechanics	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Adequate command of conventions. Few errors that do not interfere with meaning.	Limited command of conventions. Errors may interfere with meaning.	Response is blank or contains severe errors that prevent understanding.