Rubric

Self Evaluation Rubric:

In each category at the top of the rubric, read the assessment score description below and select the phrase, which best describes your work. Honest, self-reflective assessment results in higher-level thinking and understanding.
You may choose to self-evaluate the lessons in total once your writing is complete, or for more thorough assessment, evaluate each step of the lesson.

Your final evaluation will be your improved future narrative scores, as well as teacher observation of your work ethics resulting in an "Approaches Work Conscientiously" and "Manages Time Wisely" grade. Do your best and get excited about improving your overall writing skills. Refer to the Brown Barge Narrative Teacher Evaluation Rubric at the bottom of the page to help you "begin with the end in mind."

Overall score:	Commitment to lesson:	Participation in all steps of the lesson:	Understanding of each step of the lesson:	Satisfaction with final product:	Increase in overall knowledge and comprehension of content:
(5) Outstanding	I was strongly committed to the completion and understanding of the lesson(s).	I thoroughly participated in all steps of the lesson(s).	I am confident I have a strong understanding of each step in the lesson(s).	I am highly satisfied with my final product(s).	I gained newfound knowledge and understanding of the concepts I chose to work on in a significant way.
(3) Average	I was moderately committed to the completion and understanding of the lesson(s).	I participated in some, not all, steps of the lesson(s).	I feel I have a moderate understanding of each step in the lesson(s).	I am moderately satisfied with my final product(s).	I learned a little bit about the concepts I chose to work on.
(1) Below Average	I was less than committed to the completion and understanding of the lesson(s).	I barely participated in the steps of the lesson(s).	I was frequently confused about what to do during the lesson(s).	I am less than satisfied with my final product(s).	I do not feel the lesson made an impact on my understanding of the concept(s).

Please refer to the Narrative Rubric below to help you set goals for writing. Pay attention to the descriptions of a "distinguished" narrative. The Brown-Barge Narrative Rubric is the result of collaborative efforts by Brown-Barge Teachers.

Narrative Rubric

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IDEAS

Write Source pages 45-55.

Emerging

Novice

Apprentice

Proficient

Distinguished

Write from your experience. Incorporate the prompt to make your thesis or topic clear and give meaningful evidence to support it.

I was able to identify your thesis or topic, but I still have questions. Use more details and examples so I don’t have to fill in the gaps about what the experience means to you.

Your thesis or topic is crystal clear, and you support it with full, rich details. I have a good understanding of what the experience means to you.

ORGANIZATION

Write Source pages 56-66, 71.

Emerging

Novice

Apprentice

Proficient

Distinguished

Before you write, use a graphic organizer to plan a beginning, middle and end. Develop your ideas into paragraphs.

You have a beginning, middle and end, but your ideas could be connected with more transitions. Also, you need a more grabbing lead and/or a more meaningful ending.

Your writing is as clear as a road map. Your sequence of events or explanations is logical and you use transition words effectively.

VOICE &

WORD CHOICE

Write Source pp. 72 & 82, 135.

Emerging

Novice

Apprentice

Proficient

Distinguished

Choose a topic you feel strongly about, and then choose words that will help the reader understand those feelings.

You are earnest in your writing. Consider your audience more carefully, and use more vivid words that will create a lasting image in the reader’s mind.

You show strong commitment to the topic. Your tone is appropriate for your audience, and you use vivid language that makes your writing memorable.

SENTENCE FLUENCY

Write Source pp. 81-87,

131 & 434-438.

Emerging

Novice

Apprentice

Proficient

Distinguished

Read your writing aloud to check for run-ons and fragments. Revise sentences that don’t make sense.

Keep working on varying your sentences so that they are not choppy and so that they flow.

Your sentences are strong and varied. Your writing is a pleasure to read.

CONVENTIONS

Write Source p. 83 & 387-433

Emerging

Novice

Apprentice

Proficient

Distinguished

Use an editing checklist to help you edit for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and subject/verb agreement so that your message is not lost.

Your message is clear, but be sure to edit for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, subject/verb agreement and more.

Your writing is easy to read and it is clear that you edited for errors.