iRubric: Personal Narrative rubric

I could use this as an example to others

5 pts

This is what I expect to get from students.

3 pts

Not quite what I was hoping for, might need assistance

2 pts

Strong focus supported by clear ideas, relevent details are included throughout the paper

5 pts

Generally consistent focus throughout the entire story, interesting details, but could be more descriptive

3 pts

Does not stay on topic. Changes from one subject to another, not very specific. some details

2 pts

Clear narrative organizational pattern with strong beg. midd. and end, flows in order

5 pts

Contains a beg., midd., and end; one part of the paper may not be as strong as others, most events flow in order

3 pts

Little or no evidence of an organizational pattern, little evidence of logical order

2 pts

Ideal Length to tell the story

5 pts

Sufficient length to tell the story

3 pts

Length is inappropriate to tell the story.

2 pts

A variety of clear, vivid words that shows feelings about the topic

5 pts

Good word choice; sometimes show how the writer is feeling about the topic

3 pts

Words are dull or confusing and do not support voice

2 pts

Writer wrote neatly, little to no mistakes with correct spelling Cap., pun. , & spacing

5 pts

Generally correct spelling, punc., cap. and uses appropriate spacing,

3 pts

Lacks punctuation marks, no cap. Does not use spaces, severe spelling errors.

2 pts