Narrative Rubric – Student & Peer Self-Assessment

Evaluate a narrative's use of sensory detail and character description against a leveled rubric.

Identify a narrative's use of inner-thought (thought-shot) techniques to build reader empathy.

Assess dialogue formatting and its effectiveness in revealing character.

Apply consistent grammar and formatting expectations to a completed narrative.

Have students read the narrative twice before marking the rubric, as the directions specify -- once for a general read and once for detailed evaluation.

Model the STEAL acronym with a mentor text before students apply it to their own or a peer's narrative.

Use the rubric for peer review pairs, with the 'Editor's Name' field capturing accountability for the feedback given.

Narrative self-assessment — students evaluate their own or a peer's narrative against four leveled criteria (Snapshot, Thought-shot, Dialogue, Grammar & Style).

STEAL character-development analysis — students identify speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks as elements of character development within a narrative.

Peer feedback delivery — students highlight strengths and circle growth areas in a peer's narrative using a shared rubric vocabulary.