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Personal Narrative 6+1 Traits Rubric 
Personal Narrative 6+1 Traits Rubric
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Rubric Code: XXXB8WB
By cvermillion
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Just Beginning

1 pts

Halfway There

3 pts

Ready to Publish

5 pts

Total

(N/A)

Ideas/Content:

We are focusing on a SMALL MOMENT and writing for our peers. Our purpose is to entertain. Make them laugh, cry, or empathize with your story.
Just Beginning

My story is not true or based on an event that happened to me. My story does not focus on a small moment in time. My story does not have extra details.
Halfway There

My story is true. My story might focus on a small moment in time. I have included some details but my ideas are not specific enough to make the story interesting. I may end my story with a lesson I learned.
Ready to Publish

I can write a paper which holds the readers' attention. My story is true and focuses on a small moment in time. I have added creative details to my story. I end my story with the lessons I learned.
Total
Organization:

Remember a story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The order of events must make sense for your readers.
Just Beginning

My paper lacks a clear sense of direction. My ideas, details, or events are strung together in a loose or random fashion. There is no clear beginning, middle and ending.
Halfway There

I organize a paper which can be easily read. (Organization doesn't confuse my audience.) There is a clear beginning, middle and ending.
Ready to Publish

I can organize a paper so that it highlights my ideas and story. A strong engaging lead starts this story with logical events and details following. I close with a thoughtful conclusion, capturing the reader's interest.
Total
Word Choice:

Use your growing vocabulary to make the story come alive.
Just Beginning

I did not use interesting words (a varied vocabulary) in my paper. I need to choose more "Interesting Words."
Halfway There

I can choose functional words to use but my paper still lacks "Interesting Words" or energy.
Ready to Publish

I can use "Interesting Words" which convey the intended message in a precise, and natural way. I use descriptive adjectives and adverbs, exact nouns, and vivid verbs.
Total
Voice:

Your personality and feelings should shine out of your writing. Make it sound like you.
Just Beginning

This story does not have any emotion. It lists events. It has no energy. I tell my reader but I do not SHOW.
Halfway There

I can share some of my emotions and energy when I write. My personality still isn't shining through though. Sometimes I tell and not SHOW.
Ready to Publish

I can show my reader who I am through writing. The reader picks up my energy and is interested. Emotions are clearly show, you know how I feel and what I experienced. I SHOW the story to the audience.
Total
Sentence Fluency:

Make if fun to read with dialogue and rhythm. Read it out loud and see how it sounds.
Just Beginning

My simple sentences are choppy and the reader/audience can not follow my ideas with fluency. I have no dialogue.
Halfway There

My sentences are longer but all the same length and little variety in they way they start. I attempted some dialogue but it may not sound natural. (My writing needs more rhythm.)
Ready to Publish

I can write a paper with a good rhythm. Sentences are well built and strong with varied lengths and differing structures/starts. Dialogue is included and adds life to the story.
Total
Conventions:

Check and double check CUPS (Capitalization, Grammar Usage Punctuation, and Spelling.)
Just Beginning

My errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar & usage make my paper difficult to read. I make more than 15 mistakes.
Halfway There

I can write using conventions which enhance readability; but at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability. I make less than 15 mistakes.
Ready to Publish

I can write a paper which reflects a good grasp of standard writing conventions. (My use of correct conventions enhances readability.) I less than 7 mistakes.
Total
Presentation:

Make it look GREAT!
This is the area where neatness counts.
Just Beginning

My story has a title that is weak and boring or the title is missing. I am missing my heading (name, date, period.) I did not include an illustration or photograph. There are no indentions for paragraphs. This paper is crumpled and/or messy.
Halfway There

My story has a good title. My heading is mostly complete. I have an illustration that supports my story. I need to rewrite or type so the paper is neater. Font is not basic or too big or small. I attempted to paragraph.
Ready to Publish

My story has a strong title, distinct paragraphs, and an excellent illustration or photograph with a caption that complements the story. My paper has a complete heading and is crisp and neat. Handwriting is sharp or I've chosen to type it using a basic font, 12pt, double spaced, 1 in margins.
Total
Participation in Writer's Workshop:

Work during class on your writing. Don't distract others or waste time. Learn from your conferences with teacher and/or peers.
Just Beginning

I was off task and did not use my time wisely. I did not use the ideas given from my writing conference(s). I talked throughout writing WW.
Halfway There

I was mostly on task. I attempted to use ideas from my writing conference(s). I talked sometimes during WW.
Ready to Publish

I was always on task and tried ideas from my writing conference(s). I actively participated in the writing conference. I embodied respect during Writer's Workshop.
Total



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  • 6+1 Trait writing, Kid-friendly statements, personal narrative

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