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Personal Narrative Writing Personal Narrative Writing Rubric Code: U658C8 By abrewer17 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Personal Narrative
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Focus & Topic	4 1.Focus on topic is clear and definite. 2.Effective and appropriate details create a vivid picture showing knowledge and insight. 3.Fresh approach to topic holds the reader’s attention.	3 1.Focus on topic is clear. 2.Sufficient details create a picture showing some knowledge and insight. 3.Fresh approach adds to the readers understanding.	2 1.Focus on topic is somewhat defined. 2.Underdeveloped details show little knowledge and are too general to create a picture. 3.Fresh approach to topic is attempted yet lacks support which will aid the reader’s understanding.	1 1.Focus on topic is not clearly defined. 2.Limited or disconnected details show a lack of understanding and sidetrack the reader. 3.Approach is common.
Word Choice	4 Precise, vivid, natural language creates a clear and complete picture in the reader’s mind.	3 Correct, adequate word choice creates a clear picture in the reader’s mind.	2 Ordinary word choice attempts to create a picture in the reader’s mind.	1 Limited vocabulary searches for words to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
Sentence Structure	4 1.Sentences contain words that are relevant so the meaning is enhanced. 2.Sentences vary in beginnings, length and structure.	3 1.Sentences contain words that are necessary for the meaning to be clear; sentences vary in length.	2 Sentences offer some variety in beginnings, length and structure.	1 Sentences offer little or no variety in beginnings, length, and structure.
Conventions	4 There are no errors in spelling or grammar.	3 There are 1 to 2 errors in spelling and/or grammar.	2 Errors in conventions may impair readability.	1 Numerous errors in conventions distract and/or confuse the reader.