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Personal Narrative rubric 
Biography rubric
Rubric Code: WX3988C
By lorasiehr
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  exemplary

6 pts

well developed

5 pts

proficient

4 pts

approaching proficiency

3 pts

emerging

2 pts

beginning

1 pts

Ideas

exemplary

The narrative orients the reader to and focuses on one event. Memorable description of the 5 W's develops the experience and answers the audience's questions.
well developed

The narrative focuses on one event. Many interesting details mention the 5 W's and answer the readers questions.
proficient

The narrative focuses on one event and is clear more often than not. Some quality details include some of the 5 W's.
approaching proficiency

The narrative is often not focused. The details are general or vague and do not answer the 5 W's.
emerging

The narrative is not clear. Broad details do little to enhance the writing.
beginning

The writing lacks details. The focus is missing.
Organization

exemplary

Ideas are organized to unfold naturally and logically. The lead engages the reader.
well developed

Ideas are organized logically. The lead is strong.
proficient

The overall organization works. The lead is functional.
approaching proficiency

The organization is confusing in places.The lead is not designed to catch the reader's interest.
emerging

The organization is difficult to follow throughout. The lead may be missing or confusing.
beginning

The reader feels lost. The lead is missing.
Voice

exemplary

The writer makes a strong connection with the reader by using first-person point of view and a personal tone.
well developed

The writer connects with the reader by using first-person point of view and a personal tone.
proficient

The writer fails to connect with the reader in the beginning. The voice is distant or too formal.
approaching proficiency

The writers voice is often hard to relate to. The voice is rarely personal.
emerging

There is just a hint of the writer's voice. The voice isn't a good match for the audience or purpose.
beginning

The writer's voice is absent. The reader does not know who is writing the story.
Word Choice

exemplary

Precise words and phrases convey the experience and bring the story to life.
well developed

Vivid words and phrases help the reader form mental images of the story.
proficient

Some catchy words or phrases are used. Some descriptions are vague but the overall meaning is still clear.
approaching proficiency

Many words are too general and don't create clear descriptions.
emerging

The writing contains very few descriptions. Descriptive words that are used are tired and unclear.
beginning

Many of the words are dull and general. the reader cannot form clear mental images. The words simply fill the page and don't speak to the reader.
Sentence Fluency

exemplary

Variety in sentence length and beginnings is striking. The narrative flows smoothly.
well developed

There is noticeable variety in sentence length and beginnings. The writing has a rhythm when read out loud.
proficient

There is some variety in sentence length and beginnings. The writing is easy to read.
approaching proficiency

Sentence beginnings are repetitive, and there is little variety in length.
emerging

Little variety in the sentences makes the story hard to read aloud.
beginning

The story is difficult to read even with practice. Sentences are repetitive or incomplete.
Conventions

exemplary

Conjunctions are used correctly in compound sentences, and all sentences are complete.
well developed

Minor errors with conjunctions and sentence construction do not interfere with the meaning.
proficient

There are noticeable errors with conjunctions and sentence construction, but they don't distract the reader.
approaching proficiency

Noticeable errors with conjunctions and sentence construction cause the reader to reread parts of the story.
emerging

Many mistakes with conjunctions and sentence construction make the writing hard to read.
beginning

Frequent, serious mistakes with conjunctions and sentence construction make the writing almost impossible to read.




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