Narrative PaperNarrative PaperHow will I be graded?

Six TraitsSix Traits

The traits we will use in the rubric for our narrative paper are as follows.

Ideas and ContentIdeas and Content

OrganizationOrganization

VoiceVoice

Word ChoiceWord Choice

Sentence FluencySentence Fluency

ConventionsConventions

Ideas and ContentIdeas and Content

Clear and focused topicRich, relevant detailHas a purpose (a reason for being written)Reader wants to keep on reading.

OrganizationOrganization

Setting is created from the beginning.The order of the paragraphs makes sense.Each idea flows to the next.Ends at an appropriate time.

VoiceVoice

Consistent tone (mood).The writer’s honesty and passion comes

through.The personality of the writer shows

through in their writing.Writing is geared toward a specific

audience.

Word ChoiceWord Choice

Words are well-chosen and powerful.Sensory details and imagery bring the

reader into the moment.Words are so memorable that they create

a picture in the reader’s mind.

Sentence FluencySentence Fluency

Varied sentence beginnings.Varied sentence length.Sentences flow well.

ConventionsConventions

Free from major spelling and grammar errors.

Commas are used correctly.**Dialogue is used correctly.**Ready to publish!!