iRubric: PERSONAL NARRATIVE WRITING RUBRIC

Not much happens. The narrative does not take shape. The amount and types of detail do not demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience.

The amount and types of detail begin to demonstrate an awareness of the intended audience, but narrative may veer off topic.. The point of view may shift.

The narrative is interesting and has a clear point. A few sensory details are used, but more are needed. Perspective is maintained throughout.

Strong sensory details are used to make the narrative come alive. All events are important to the narrative. The narrative contains numerous and specific details about people, places, and events; the details are appropriate for the intended audience. The writer consistently uses first-person point of view.

Personal voice is missing. Author is unrecognizable. Sentences are incomplete or run-on, do not begin in different ways, and do not vary in length.

Personal voice is barely present. Author's personality is evident, but not elaborated. Sentences are all similar in format. The writing feels choppy and does not flow well.

Some passages have voice, but others sound flat. Author is
recognizable. This paper shows some personal uniqueness and engages the audience. Most sentences are complete, begin in
different ways, and vary in length. Essay flows well.

Personal voice comes through clearly and with distinction. Author's voice is easily recognizable. Sentences are complete, begin in a variety of ways, and vary in length.

There are many errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing.
Proper heading and title are missing. There are many errors in formatting. Paper is too long or too short, and there is no heading or title.

There are several errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing. There may or may not be a title. There are several errors in formatting. Paper is too long or too short. There may or may not be a title.

There are some errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing.
Proper heading or title may be missing. There are a few errors in formatting. Paper is close to required length, but comes up slightly too long or slightly short.

There are very few errors in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar, and paragraphing. Paper has an original and compelling title. Formatting is all MLA and to the assignment's specifications.