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PERSONAL NARRATIVE WRITING RUBRIC

This rubric can be used at the 9-12 grade levels to make explicit the expectations of writing a personal narrative.

Rubric Code: P9B35C

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

SIX + 1 TRAITS RUBRIC Narrative: tell a story Expository: inform Expressive: persuade or analyze Research: locate, evaluate and synthesize information
	BELOW STANDARD This is in need of extensive revisions. 1 pts	APPROACHING STANDARD This is below expectations and is in need of revisions. 2 pts	MEETS STANDARD This is what is expected from students. 3 pts	EXCEEDS STANDARD This could be used as an example for others. 4 pts
IDEAS AND CONTENT 1 pts Did the writer stay focused and share original and fresh information or perspective about the topic?	BELOW STANDARD The paper has no clear sense of purpose or controlling idea. The reader must make inferences based on limited, incomplete, or missing details.	APPROACHING STANDARD The writer is beginning to define the topic, even though development is still basic or general. Supporting details are included, but they are not specific or ample enough to fully develop the topic. .	MEETS STANDARD The writer has a clearly defined topic and satisfactory development. Supporting details are relevant and specific to the topic.	EXCEEDS STANDARD This paper is clear and conveys interesting, original ideas that hold the reader’s attention. Relevant examples, anecdotes, or details develop and enrich the central idea.
ORGANIZATION 1 pts This paper is clear and conveys interesting, original ideas that hold the reader’s attention. Relevant examples, anecdotes, or details develop and enrich the central idea.getting, logical, transitioned, and conclusive. 9th: 3-5 paragraphs 10th: 5 paragraphs 11-12th: 6 & more	BELOW STANDARD The writing lacks a clear?sense of direction.	APPROACHING STANDARD The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the text without too much confusion. The introduction and conclusion are present but underdeveloped.	MEETS STANDARD The organizational structure carries the reader through the text in a logical manner. There is a satisfying introduction and conclusion.	EXCEEDS STANDARD The organizational structure of this paper enhances and showcases the central idea or theme of the paper. Paragraphs are sequential, and there is an engaging introduction and conclusion.
VOICE 1 pts Does the writing speak to its intended purpose and audience?	BELOW STANDARD The writing is indifferent, uninvolved, or distanced from the topic and/or the audience.	APPROACHING STANDARD The writing doesn’t seem to be fully engaged or involved. The writing shows limited awareness of purpose or of audience.	MEETS STANDARD The writing is sincere and engaging. The result is generally pleasing and seems engaged with the purpose and audience.	EXCEEDS STANDARD The writing speaks directly to the reader in a manner that is individual, compelling, and engaging. The writing respects purpose and audience.
WORD CHOICE 1 pts Do the words and phrases clearly and accurately convey the ideas? THINK: vivid verbs, specific nouns, and accurate, energetic, and varied modifiers.	BELOW STANDARD The message is limited by the word choice. For narratives: e) No, or extremely weak, imagery present?	APPROACHING STANDARD Word choice muddles the message? For narratives: e) No, or extremely weak, imagery present	MEETS STANDARD Word choice conveys the intended message; good examples are used to support the main point. For narratives: e) Imagery is effective	EXCEEDS STANDARD Word choice conveys the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. For narratives: e) Imagery is strong and precise
SENTENCE FLUENCY 1 pts Do phrases and sentences create rhythms and pacing that convey intended effects?	BELOW STANDARD The reader has to stop and reread often in order to interpret meaning.	APPROACHING STANDARD The text hums along with a steady beat, but tends to be merely pleasant or businesslike.	MEETS STANDARD The writing has an easy flow, rhythm, and cadence.	EXCEEDS STANDARD The writing is mature and sophisticated with a varied and purposeful structure.
CONVENTIONS 1 pts How much editing would have to be done to be ready to share with an outside source? THINK: enhancing readability.	BELOW STANDARD Errors in standard English grammar repeatedly distract the reader and make text difficult to read.	APPROACHING STANDARD The writing demonstrate an emerging control over a limited range of standard writing conventions.	MEETS STANDARD The writer demonstrates a command of standard writing conventions.___-	EXCEEDS STANDARD The writer uses standard writing conventions as a stylistic tool to deepen the readers’ interaction with the central idea/theme.

Keywords:

ideas, organization, conventions, voice, sentence fluency, word choice, and presentation

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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