iRubric: Humorous Anecdote rubric

The overall purpose is clear. Many vivid sensory details and apt comparisons help readers visualize a person, place, or event. All the details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. the writer creates a unique description that helps readers share the experience.

The overall purpose is clear. Sensory details and comparisons help readers visualize a person, place, or event. Most details relate to the central focus and are appropriate to the audience. The writer creates a realistic description that readers can follow.

The overall purpose is not always clear. Some sensory details and comparisons are used, but more are needed. Extraneous details should be eliminated. The writer creates a description that tells about the experience rather than helps readers share it.

The overall purpose may be unclear or nonexistent. Few sensory details or comparisons are included. The description does not help readers visualize a person, place, or event.

The writer successfully uses a humorous technique while also telling about an event.

The writer uses a humorous technique but some of the points in the event are unclear.

The writer attempts to use a humorous technique but fails to tell about key points in the event.

The writer fails to use a humorous technique, and the key points in the event are unclear.