Narrative Summary Rubric

Advanced
4
Proficient
3
Basic
2

Below Basic
1

Everything for a 3 AND

Gives evidence to support the theme (message).
Summary includes the main character/s, the setting, the main problem, the main
events and the resolution of the problem.
Identifies the theme (authors message)
Writing is clear & focused leaving out unimportant details
Summary includes some, but not all of the narrative elements (character, setting,
problem, events, resolution OR
Identifies some less important narrative elements
Does not tell the theme (authors message) OR identifies a theme that is not
supported
Writing is focused in parts and unfocused in other parts; may include a few
unimportant details
Summary includes few narrative elements
OR incorrectly identifies two or more of the narrative elements
Does NOT tell the theme (authors message)
Writing is unfocused; may be focused on unimportant details