8th Humanities
Narrative Essay Rubric
Overall Effect:
Written with a clear and effective point of view,
conflict, pacing, development, and meaning.
Lead:
Narrative begins with a clear exposition that
introduces the setting and characters. Narrative
also clearly introduces the conflict or problem and
hints at the larger meaning or lesson.
Conventions:
Few or no errors in spelling, punctuation,
formatting, and grammar. Narrative also uses a
variety of sentence structures for intentional effect
and pacing.
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8th Humanities
Narrative Essay Rubric