Original PromptCreate a rubric for grading a narrative essay based on the following:
🎬 LEVEL UP YOUR STORY
Simple Revision Checklist
Name: _______________________
🧱 1. STORY BASICS
☐ My character wants something.
☐ Something goes wrong.
☐ The problem gets fixed.
☐ My character learns something.
If one is missing → ADD IT.
🎭 2. SHOW, DON’T TELL
☐ I changed 2 feeling words into showing.
Example feeling words:
mad
nervous
excited
embarrassed
Instead of writing:
“I was nervous.”
Try:
My hands...
This resource focuses on assessing the quality of narrative essays through a structured 4-point proficiency rubric. The rubric evaluates five key elements: story basics (including character goals, conflict, resolution, and growth), the use of sensory details and internal thoughts to illustrate emotions (show, don't tell), the use of vivid and precise vocabulary (stronger words), sentence variety, flow, and rhythm, as well as mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). Each criterion is clearly outlined with descriptions ranging from 'Exceeds' to 'Beginning,' allowing students to understand what is expected at each level of proficiency. Additionally, there is space for teacher feedback and a score calculation system to help standardize grading based on these categories.