ClassX Rubric Rubric – English Grade 11 Narrative essay

Rubric – English Grade 11 Narrative essay

Criteria	Excellent (4 points)	Good (3 points)	Fair (2 points)	Poor (1 point)
Hook	The essay begins with a captivating hook that grabs the reader’s attention immediately.	The essay starts with an interesting hook, though it may not be fully engaging.	The essay has a hook, but it is not very engaging or clear.	The essay lacks a clear hook or fails to engage the reader.
Thesis	The thesis is clear, concise, and effectively sets up the narrative.	The thesis is clear and sets up the narrative, but could be more concise.	The thesis is present but lacks clarity or effectiveness.	The thesis is missing or does not set up the narrative.
Paragraph 1 (Introduction)	The introduction is engaging and effectively sets the stage for the story.	The introduction is clear and sets the stage for the story.	The introduction is present but lacks engagement or clarity.	The introduction is unclear or missing.
Paragraph 2 (Rising Action)	The rising action is well-developed with vivid details that build suspense.	The rising action is developed with some details that build suspense.	The rising action is present but lacks detail or suspense.	The rising action is unclear or lacks development.
Climax	The climax is exciting and clearly the turning point of the story.	The climax is clear and serves as a turning point, though it could be more exciting.	The climax is present but lacks excitement or clarity.	The climax is unclear or missing.
Conclusion	The conclusion effectively wraps up the story and clearly states what was learned.	The conclusion wraps up the story and states what was learned, but could be clearer.	The conclusion is present but lacks clarity or a clear statement of what was learned.	The conclusion is unclear or missing.
Title	The title is creative, follows the format “My First “, and reflects the story well.	The title follows the format “My First ” and reflects the story.	The title is present but does not fully follow the format or reflect the story.	The title is missing or does not follow the format.
Overall Structure	The essay is well-organized with clear transitions between paragraphs.	The essay is organized with some transitions between paragraphs.	The essay has some organization but lacks clear transitions.	The essay is poorly organized with no clear transitions.