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Personal Narrative 
Rubric Code: EB2B96
By FBrethel
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Organization

4

Narrative is well-written in the first person. All events are in logical order using a wide variety of sequence words.
4-5 paragraphs are correctly used, enhancing the flow of the narrative.
3

Narrative is written in the first person. Events are mostly retold in order. Basic sequence words are used. 3 paragraphs are correctly used to retell the story.
2

Narrative lapses back and forth between first and third narrators. More than two errors in sequencing occurs, limiting the reader's understanding. Only 1-2 sequence words are used. Only 1 paragraph is used.
1

Narrative is in the third person. Many sequencing errors occur limiting the reader's understanding. No sequence words are used. Only 1 paragraph is used.
Content

introduction, body, conclusion
4

There is one clear, focused topic. Narrative focuses on one significant event in the author's life.
Opening paragraph engages and hooks the reader. Body and conclusion are well written and engaging.
3

There is a focused topic. Narrative mostly focuses on one specific event in the author's life.
Opening paragraph hooks the reader. Body and conclusion are appropriate to the task.
2

The author attempts to focus on one specific event but veers off topic, confusing the reader.
Opening paragraph introduces the event in one brief sentence. Body does not fully support the narrative. Conclusion is missing.
1

No attempt is made to introduce the event the author is writing about.
Body is limited, brief, and confusing. Conclusion is not included.
Language

word and phrase choice
4

Student writing demonstrates extensive use of creative, descriptive language and high level vocabulary.
Metaphors, idioms, and similes are used.
3

Student writing contains some creative and descriptive language. Grade level vocabulary is used.
2

Student writing is basic with little use of description or creative phrasing. Vocabulary is limited and below grade level.
1

Student writing is irrelevant and unclear. Vocabulary is limited and below grade level.
Writing Mechanics

grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure
4

Writing mechanics contains few, if any, mistakes.
3

Writing mechanics contains some mistakes, but does not interfere with the reader's understanding of the narrative.
2

Writing mechanics contains many mistakes, somewhat affecting the reader's understanding of the narrative.
1

Writing mechanics contains excessive mistakes, affecting and limiting the reader's understanding of the narrative.
Format

heading, margins, indenting for new paragraphs, legible handwriting
4

Format is precisely followed and neatly presented.
3

Format is mostly followed and neatly done.
2

Format is somewhat followed and somewhat neat.
1

Format is mostly incorrect and not neatly done.




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