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Personal essay rubric Rubric for Personal Narrative Rubric Code: VXXW2A By eemccarthy Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Category
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Grammar and Spelling (Conventions)	4 Essay has no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	3 Essay has very few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.	2 Writer makes 4-8 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.	1 Writer makes more than 8 errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Lead	4 The lead grabs the reader's attention and provides background for the topic.	3 The lead is interesting, and provides some background for the topic.	2 The lead does not grab reader's attention, and provides little to no background on the topic.	1 There is no clear lead.
Body	4 The body contains two detailed and well-written anecdotes.	3 The body contains two anecdotes that have some detail.	2 The body contains only one anecdote, or two poorly written anecdotes.	1 The body contains one anecdote that does not contain much detail, or no clear anecdote.
Conclusion	4 The conclusion is reflective, and has a clear "point" or "lesson."	3 The conclusion has a clear "point," but is not very reflective.	2 The conclusion's point is unclear and not detailed.	1 The conclusion has no point or lesson.
Writing Style	4 The writer uses a lot of detail, dialogue, and descriptive, powerful language.	3 The writer uses some detail, dialogue, and descriptive, powerful language.	2 Writer makes little effort to include details or dialogue or powerful language.	1 Writer makes no attempt to to include details or dialogue or powerful language.