iRubric: Personal Narrative Rubric

Strong introduction with an engaging thesis, 3 solid supporting points directly related to the thesis. Supporting examples are detailed and credible, Conclusion wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis.

Introduction clearly states the position and at least three main points are related to the thesis, but one may lack details. Conclusion summarizes ideas.

Introduction is weak; three main points are present. The narrative shows the events, but may lack details. Conclusion is recognizable and ties up points.

Less than three main points, and/or poor development of ideas. The narrative is underdeveloped, and tells rather than shows the story. Missing conclusion.

Excellent descriptions and quotes to help visualize the events. Very good use of academic vocabulary. Includes dialogue.

Some descriptions and/or quotes to describe the events. Good use of academic vocabulary. Includes dialogue.

Some descriptions and/or quotes, but it is difficult to visualize the events. Simple vocabulary. Some academic vocabulary.
Includes a dialogue, but it's not effective.

Does not use descriptive language and/or quotes to describe the events. Simple vocabulary and little or no academic vocabulary.

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Sentences are dull and monotonous. Author's perspective is not clear.

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct. The errors don't interfere with the writer's meaning.

Some punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors make the writing difficult to understand in spots.

Contains many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, which make the writing difficult to understand.