iRubric: Firsthand Biography rubric

The narrative is interesting and has a clear point. It is told in chronological order; transitions make the order clear. The narrative contains numerous and specific details about people, places, and events; the details are appropriate for the intended audience. The writer consistently uses first-person point of view.

The narrative has a clear point. It is told in chronological order; transitions make the order clear, although they may be repetitive. The narrative contains some specific details about people, places, and events; some may not be identified clearly enough for the intended audience. The writer usually uses the first-person point of view.

The narrative is told in chronological order. Transitions are seldom used and may be repetitive. The amount and types of detail do not demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience. The point of view may shift.

The order of events may be confusing or the narrative may lack essential details. The amount and types of detail do not demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience. The point of view keeps shifting.

The narrative uses precise details and dialogue to give the reader a clear idea of the experience.

The narrative uses details and dialogue, but inconsistently.

The narrative uses details but provides no insight or dialogue for the experience.

The narrative uses no dialogue and key parts lack details, making the narrative hard to follow.