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8th Grade -Autobiographical Narrative 8th Grade -Autobiographical Narrative Rubric Code: Q3C969 By jlary0086 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Autobiographical Narrative
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Audience and Purpose	1 Begins abruptly or confusingly;leaves purpose unclear	2 Contains an introduction;attempts to entertain or to present a theme	3 Contains a somewhat engaging introduction;entertains or presents a theme	4 Contains an engaging introduction; -The writing has a personal tone that reveals feelings.
Organization	1 Presents events without logical order; lacks a consistent point of view	2 Presents a mostly clear sequence of events; contains inconsistent points of view	3 Presents a clear sequence of events;told from a specific point of view -Reader understands what happens in the beginning, middle, and end.	4 Creates an interesting, clear narrative;told from a consistent point of view -The connection from one paragraph to the next is smooth. -The narrative is organized so that the reader understands what happens in the beginning, middle, and end. -The narrator maintains the first-person point of view.
Elaboration	1 Contains few or no details to develop characters or plot	2 Contains details that develop plot;contains some dialogue -Overuse of direct characterization(telling)..None or very little indirect characterization(showing)	3 Contains details and dialogue that develop character and plot -Direct and Indirect characterization are used.	4 Provides insight into character by using distinct direct and indirect characterization; develops plot; contains dialogue -The writing includes details that enable the reader to follow the action. -Dialogue helps to show who is in the story and what is happening.
Use of Language	1 Uses uninspired word choices; has many errors in grammar,punctuation, and spelling	2 Uses some cliches and trite expressions;contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling	3 Uses interesting and fresh word choices;contains few errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling	4 Uses word choice and tone to reveal story's theme; contains no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling -Descriptive details help put the reader in the scene. -Sentences begin in varied ways.