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Personal Essay Rubric Personal Essay Rubric Rubric Code: J7WX68 By rubricmaster1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Personal Essay Rubric
	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Ideas Personal message or topic/Essay makes a point	3 The main idea of the essay is clear. The essay is interesting even memorable. The writer seems to have in-depth understanding of or insight about the topic. The writer is selective, including details that hold a reader's attention throughout the piece.	2 The main idea of the essay is fairly clear and easy to identify. Some details are unclear/do not seem to enhance the main idea. Sometimes the writer appears to know what he/she is talking about but is not always accurate.	1 The essay has no main idea or the main idea is difficult to identify. The writing consists mainly of unconnected or incomplete thoughts.
Anecdotes Includes short accounts of events	3 The essay contains at least 3 anecdotes that relate to the topic and enhance the essay.	2 The essay contains at 2 anecdotes that relate to the topic.	1 The essay contains 0-1 anecdotes. The anecdotes included do not relate to the topic.
Feelings and Thoughts Contains author's personal feelings and thoughts	3 The essay contains at least 3 descriptions of the writer's feelings/ thoughts.	2 The essay contains at least 2 descriptions of the writer's feelings/thoughts.	1 The essay contains 0-1 descriptions of the writer's feelings/thoughts.
Word Choice Contains varied words and original writing	3 The writing is clear, original, and precise. The writer uses powerful a variety of words and sentence structures to enliven writing.	2 The writing is clear in most cases. Some words or phrases are vague and confusing. The writing does not contain much variety.	1 The writing is mostly unclear. Words and phrases are generally vague, confusing, overused.
Spelling and Conventions Contains correct spelling and grammar	3 The essay is virtually error-free. The writer uses conventions skillfully to clarify meaning.	2 The essay contains a few errors. The essay can still be read and understood.	1 The essay contains numerous frequent errors. The errors make this text very difficult to read or understand.
Length	3 The essay is at least 2 pages in length.	2 The essay is 1 page in length.	1 The essay is less than a page in length.