| Narrative Elements |
The narrative includes a clear beginning, middle, and end. It has well-developed characters, setting, and plot. |
The narrative includes a beginning, middle, and end. Characters, setting, and plot are present but may need more development. |
The narrative has a beginning, middle, and end, but they are not clearly defined. Characters, setting, and plot are underdeveloped. |
The narrative lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end. Characters, setting, and plot are missing or very underdeveloped. |
| Conventions |
Few to no errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The narrative is easy to read and understand. |
Some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding. |
Several errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that may make the narrative difficult to understand. |
Many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that make the narrative hard to read and understand. |
| Content |
The narrative is engaging and provides detailed descriptions that enhance the story. The event is clearly important to the writer. |
The narrative is interesting and provides some descriptions. The event is important to the writer. |
The narrative is somewhat interesting but lacks detailed descriptions. The importance of the event is not clear. |
The narrative is not engaging and lacks descriptions. The importance of the event is not evident. |
| Incident |
The incident is clearly described with specific details that make it vivid and engaging. |
The incident is described with some details, but could be more vivid and engaging. |
The incident is mentioned but lacks specific details and is not very engaging. |
The incident is unclear or not described in detail, making it hard to understand. |
| Response |
The writer’s response to the incident is clearly described and shows deep personal reflection. |
The writer’s response to the incident is described and shows some personal reflection. |
The writer’s response to the incident is mentioned but lacks depth and personal reflection. |
The writer’s response to the incident is unclear or not described, showing little to no personal reflection. |
| Reflection |
The reflection clearly connects the incident to the writer’s thoughts and feelings, showing growth or change. |
The reflection connects the incident to the writer’s thoughts and feelings, showing some growth or change. |
The reflection mentions the writer’s thoughts and feelings but does not show clear growth or change. |
The reflection is unclear or missing, with little to no connection to the writer’s thoughts and feelings. |
