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"Autobiographical" Essay 
7th Grade -Autobiographical Narrative
Rubric Code: HX22BX7
By ddewald
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 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; <BR>
<BR>
-The writing has a personal tone that <BR>
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<BR>
-Reader understands what happens in the beginning, middle, and end.
4

Creates an <BR>
interesting, clear narrative;told<BR>
from a consistent<BR>
point of view<BR>
-The connection<BR>
from one paragraph<BR>
to the next is <BR>
smooth.<BR>
-The narrative is organized so that <BR>
the reader <BR>
understands what happens in the beginning, middle, <BR>
and end.<BR>
<BR>
-The narrator <BR>
maintains
Elaboration

1

Contains few or no details to develop characters or plot
2

Contains details that develop plot;contains some dialogue<BR>
-Overuse of direct characterization(telling)..None or very little indirect characterization(showing)
3

Contains details and dialogue that develop character and plot<BR>
-Direct and Indirect characterization are used.
4

Provides insight into character by using distinct direct and indirect characterization;<BR>
develops plot;<BR>
contains dialogue<BR>
-The writing <BR>
includes details <BR>
that enable<BR>
the reader to follow <BR>
the action.<BR>
-Dialogue helps <BR>
to show who is in<BR>
the story and what<BR>
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 <BR>
and tone to reveal story's theme;<BR>
contains no errors<BR>
in grammar, punctuation, or<BR>
spelling<BR>
-Descriptive details help put the reader<BR>
in the scene. <BR>
-Sentences begin <BR>
in varied ways.




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