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Personal Narrative 
Rubric Code: M24X5B
By melacker
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Personal Narrative
  1 Below

10 pts

2 Basic

15 pts

3 Proficient

20 pts

4 Advanced

25 pts

Content/Ideas

1 Below

- Story doesn't focus on one event or subject
- Ideas are randomly placed
- May address topic but lacks details
2 Basic

- Some details unrelated to the topic
- Weak and/or unlear depiction
- No or few
3 Proficient

- Narrative is focused and interesting
- Details directly connected to the topic
- Clear story line
-Lacks originality and thoughtful details
4 Advanced

- Narrative centers on a significant (defining) moment
- Holds reader's attention throughout
- Insightful commentary relates details to topic
- Original
Word Choice/Voice

1 Below

- Little or no imagery used
- Word choice confusing, vague, or dull
- Too brief to accomplish much
2 Basic

- Narrative contains imagery but is ineffective
- Word choice/diction is not vivid
- Repeated words
- Ordinary
3 Proficient

- Some effective imagery used but parts are weak
- Most word choices are vivid and effective
- Writing honest but lacks individuality
4 Advanced

- Imagery well placed, clear, interesting
- Word choice/diction captures the reader's attention
- Word choice is vivid and highly effective
- Makes the reader think
Sentence Fluency

1 Below

- Repetitious with little or no sentence variety or complexity
- Simple sentences
- Monotonous and uniform
2 Basic

- Sentences all similar
- Writing flow choppy and inconsistent
- Clear but unconnected
3 Proficient

- Sentences clear with some variety in length and stucture
- Complex and creative sentence organization attempted
- Little repetition
4 Advanced

- Varied sentence structures
- Use of complex sentences with clarity
- Fluid sentences carrying the reader from moment to moment
Organization

1 Below

- Random organization of events
- No transitions
- No conclusion and/or introduction
2 Basic

- Narrative is placed in a logical sequence and is fluid (moves from one point to another in order)
- Connections vague and unclear
- Too many irrelevant details
3 Proficient

- Intro and Conclusion clear but one or both don't pack a punch
- Too many minor details
- Transitions used properly some not clear
4 Advanced

- Placement and sequence of events thoughtfully placed
- Reader is drawn in by the introduction
- Ending/conclusion powerful
Conventions

1 Below

- Repeated basic errors (spelling, punctuations, grammar)
- Errors distract the reader and make the story hard to understand
- Paragraphs lack structure
2 Basic

- Many errors in conventions (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)
- Run ons and fragments
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3 Proficient

- Some errors in conventions
- Few or no run ons and fragments
- Narrative shows an understanding of writing conventions
4 Advanced

- Narrative reflects a clear understanding of basic writing conventions
- No noticeable mistakes in spelling, grammar, or punctuation
- Conventions manipulated to assist in conveying voice and tone



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