Grade 8

Module 1: Research Narrative

Grading Rubric
Common Core Standards

CONTENT AND INFORMATION

W.8.3.A. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a
context and point of view; introduce a narrator and/or
characters.

Excellent
(4)

Good
(3)

Fair
(2)

Needs Work
(1)

Fulfills or exceeds
all aspects of the
task

Fulfills many
requirements
of the task

Analysis and
support of the
experience
presented
needs work

Details are
unrelated to
the task and/or
missing

(40)

(30)

(20)

A general
context has
been
provided

Sequence of
ideas needs
more
organization

There is only a
loose
collection of
ideas

(20)

(15)

(10)

Spelling, capitals,
punctuation are
correct and
consistent

Few
grammatical
errors are
evident

Several
grammatical
errors are
evident

Stylistically
sophisticated;
Style is appropriate
for the task

Style is
appropriate
for the task

Need to work
on
proofreading,
revising,
writing
mechanics

Command of
the
conventions of
standard
English
grammar and
usage needs
work

(25)

(20)

W.8.3.B. Use relevant techniques, such as dialogue,

pacing, description, and reflection, to develop
experiences, events, and/or characters.
W.8.2.B. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions,
concrete details, quotations, or other information and
examples.

(50)

ORGANIZATION

Presents
information into a
well-organized
whole

W.8.3.A. Organize an event sequence that unfolds

naturally and logically.
W.8.2.C. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the
relationship among ideas and concepts.
W.8.2.F. Provide a concluding statement or section that
follows from the information or explanation presented.

Clarifies the
relationship
between events
and ideas
presented
A strong conclusion
is evident
(25)

GRAMMAR AND FLUENCY

L.7.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
W.8.4. Style is appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W.8.2.D.Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

(10)
(15)

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