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Personal Narrative 
Rubric Code: BX7375B
By mkmannix
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Personal Narrative
  Mastery

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Focus

Mastery

Main idea of narrative
(tells a story) is clear and
focused making sense from
beginning to end. Writing
has a purpose.
Proficient

Main idea of narrative
(tells a story) is present
but fuzzy at times.
Approaching

Narrative (tells a story)
has no clear main idea but
some supporting details are
present.
Beginning

Little or no attention paid
to main idea of narrative
(tells a story).
Content & Development

Mastery

Several (4-5) relevant
supporting details within
paragraphs that tell the
story or experience.
Proficient

Some supporting details
within paragraphs. More
information is needed to
tell the story or
experience.
Approaching

Ideas are not clear. More
supporting details and
personal experiences or
knowledge are needed
within paragraphs to tell
the story.
Beginning

Information and personal
experiences are limited
and/ or repeated.
More information is needed
in paragraphs to tell the
story.
Organization

Mastery

Logical order, or sequence
of paragraphs; includes a
beginning, (introduction),
middle, and end
(conclusion). Use of a
variety of transition words
(i.e. first, in addition to,
next, then, finally, etc.)
Proficient

Organization of paragraphs
includes a beginning,
(introduction), middle, and
end (conclusion). Some
transition words, but story
order could be improved.
Approaching

Little organization of
beginning (introduction),
middle and end (conclusion)
paragraphs. Ideas are not
tied together. Writing
lacks rhythm.
Beginning

Some ideas are mentioned.
No clear direction and not
enough attention to
narrative (tells a story).
Style (Voice)

Mastery

Correct and varied word
choice (vocabulary) and
sentence variety help make
meaning clear. Voice is
natural and expressive
engaging the audience.
Point of view is consistent
and convincing. Choices of
phrases are fresh and
original.
Proficient

Little organization of
beginning (introduction),
middle and end (conclusion)
paragraphs. Ideas are not
tied together. Writing
lacks rhythm
Approaching

Limited variety of
vocabulary and sentence
structure lessens voice and
interferes with point of
view. Writing is not smooth.
Limited awareness of
audience.
Beginning

Needs awareness of
audience. No variety of
sentence structure or
vocabulary. No personality
or voice. Inconsistent point
of view.
Conventions

Mastery

Strong use of conventions
make writing meaningful
and easy to read. Few or no
errors.
Proficient

Some ideas are mentioned.
No clear direction and not
enough attention to
narrative (tells a story).
Approaching

Many errors in all areas of
conventions. Errors get in
the way of meaning.
Beginning

Many errors in word usage,
mechanics, spelling, and
sentence structure make
meaning unclear to the
audience.




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