Small Moments Narrative Rubric

By: Katelyn M. Sheridan

1

The student
does not
have a clear
and definite
topic. Only
one detail
supports the
main idea.
Student has a
beginning,
middle and
end.

Student has a
topic but it is
broad for a
small
moment. 1-2
details
support the
main idea.
Student has
beginning,
middle,
middle, and
end.

Student has a
clear topic. 23 details
support the
main idea.

Student has a
clear and
definite topic.
All of their
details
support the
main idea.

Student has
beginning,
middle,
middle,
middle, and
end.

Word Choice

Used 0-1
words to
describe and
add detail to
their story.

Used 2-4
words to
describe and
add detail to
their story.

Transitions

Student tells
their story in
order.

Editing

Student has
several
misspelled
sight words
or classroom
vocabulary.
They do not
always use
punctuation
at the end of
sentences
and capitals
at the
beginning of

Student tells
their story in
order and
uses at least
one transition
word
(examples:
when, then
and after).
Student
some
misspelled
sight words
or classroom
vocabulary.
They do not
always use
punctuation
at the end of
sentences
and capitals
at the
beginning of

Used 4-8
strong words
that will help
readers
picture their
story.
Student tells
their story in
order and
uses 1-2
transition
words
(examples:
when, then,
and after).
Student few
misspelled
sight words
or classroom
vocabulary.
They use
punctuation
at the end of
sentences
and capitals
at the
beginning of
their
sentences.

Student has
an engaging
beginning,
middle,
middle,
middle, and
satisfying
ending.
Used many
descriptive
words that
help readers
picture their
story.
Student tells
their story in
order and
uses 2-4
transition
words
(examples:
when, then,
after, next).
Student has
few to no
misspelled
sight words
or classroom
vocabulary.
They always
use
punctuation
at the end of
sentences
and capitals
at the
beginning of

Ideas

Organization

their
sentences.
Additional
comments/tot
als

their
sentences.

their
sentences.