📖 Part 1: Story Structure & Organisation

1. My story has a clear beginning that introduces characters and setting

Year 5:

I introduce some characters and setting

Year 6:

I clearly introduce main characters, setting, and hint at the problem

Not yet achieved

2. My story has a well-developed middle with events and problems

Year 5:

I include a problem and some events that happen

Year 6:

I develop the problem with detailed events and character reactions

Not yet achieved

3. My story has a satisfying ending that resolves the problem

Year 5:

I solve the problem in my story

Year 6:

I create a satisfying resolution that ties up loose ends

Not yet achieved

Teacher Comments:

🎨 Part 2: Language Use & Word Choice

4. I use descriptive language and imagery to paint pictures with words

Year 5:

I use some describing words (adjectives and adverbs)

Year 6:

I use rich vocabulary and sensory details to create vivid imagery

Not yet achieved

5. I use varied and interesting sentence structures

Year 5:

I use different sentence lengths and some linking words

Year 6:

I use complex sentences with effective linking words and phrases

Not yet achieved

6. I show awareness of my audience and purpose

Year 5:

I write in a way that will interest my readers

Year 6:

I deliberately choose language and tone to engage my specific audience

Not yet achieved

Teacher Comments:

✏️ Part 3: Editing & Presentation

7. I have checked and improved my writing

Year 5:

I check for spelling, punctuation, and make some improvements

Year 6:

I revise for meaning, edit for accuracy, and refine word choices

Not yet achieved

8. My writing shows correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Year 5:

Most of my writing is accurate with minor errors

Year 6:

My writing is consistently accurate with sophisticated punctuation

Not yet achieved

What I did well:

What I want to improve next time:

Teacher's Overall Comments:

Narrative Writing Assessment Rubric

Narrative Writing Assessment Rubric

📖 Part 1: Story Structure & Organisation

🎨 Part 2: Language Use & Word Choice

✏️ Part 3: Editing & Presentation

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