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Autobiographical Narrative

TASK - Students will tell a story, in their own words, about something they experienced. CCLS - W.8.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details and well structured event sequences. W.8.3.d - Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.

Rubric Code: H8378A

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE
	0-55 -Below standard 1 pts	55-64 -approaching standard 2 pts	65-89 - at standard 3 pts	90-99 - above standard 4 pts
Ideas/ Content	0-55 -Below standard Information is limited. No central theme illustrated.	55-64 -approaching standard Ideas are clear, but more details needed to be collected and displayed.	65-89 - at standard Ideas are clear. Main idea and details are well related, but need further revision.	90-99 - above standard Ideas are clear and well designed. Main idea stands out and is well synthesized with the details.
Organization	0-55 -Below standard No clear direction. Connections are not defined.	55-64 -approaching standard Organization is not clear. Introduction and conclusion are both present, but more clarity is necessary.	65-89 - at standard Organization is adequate and needs more anticipation. Conclusion lacks closure. Connections are not well formulated.	90-99 - above standard Organization enhances the central theme. Sequencing is logical and transitions are well connected.
Voice	0-55 -Below standard Writer is lifeless and mechanical. Communication occurs on a functional level and the work is not engaging.	55-64 -approaching standard Writer seems sincere, but not completely involved. The voice is not compelling.	65-89 - at standard Writer speaks honestly and directly. The voice lacks some expression to engage the reader.	90-99 - above standard Writer speaks honestly and directly. The voice is engaging and expressive.
Word Choice	0-55 -Below standard Writer struggles with limited, almost repetitive vocabulary. Language almost vague.	55-64 -approaching standard Language is functional. Writer uses familiar words and few energetic verbs.	65-89 - at standard Good word choice. Verb usage and descriptive words throughout work.	90-99 - above standard Verbs and imagery create meaning. Very descriptive.
Sentence Fluency	0-55 -Below standard Writing is choppy. Incomplete sentences lead to a difficult read.	55-64 -approaching standard Writing is pleasant, but lacks rhythm. Sentences are efficient and grammatical, but at times stiff, choppy and repetitive.	65-89 - at standard Writing has flow and rhythm. Sentences may lack expression for oral reading to add interest to text.	90-99 - above standard Writing has flow and rhythm. Sentences are written well for expressive oral reading and add interest to the text.
Grammar/ Spelling	0-55 -Below standard Errors distract the reader from the content.	55-64 -approaching standard There are many (6 or more) errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. The errors have little impact on the content.	65-89 - at standard Writer makes some (5 or less) errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.	90-99 - above standard Writer makes no or few (3 or less) errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation.

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Autobiographical Narrative

Subjects:

English

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Writing

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