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KPBSD General Essay Rubric

Personal Narrative

This rubric was designed as a test pilot rubric for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

Rubric Code: U6C5B5

By mwalton

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

NARRATIVE Students will write from personal experience to support their main point.
	BELOW STANDARD This is in need of extensive revisions. 1 pts	APPROACHING STANDARD This is below expectations and is 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 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 central theme. 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 Does the organizational structure enhance the ideas and make them easier to understand or does it overpower them?	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 a engaging introduction and conclusion.
VOICE Would you keep reading this piece if it were longer? Much longer?	BELOW STANDARD The writer seems indifferent, uninvolved, or distanced from the topic and/or the audience.	APPROACHING STANDARD The writer doesn’t seem to be fully engaged or involved. The writing shows limited awareness of purpose or of audience.	MEETS STANDARD The writer seems sincere and engaging. The result is generally pleasing and seems engaged with the purpose and audience.	EXCEEDS STANDARD The writer speaks directly to the reader in a manner that is individual, compelling, and engaging. The writing respects purpose and audience.
WORD CHOICE Do the words and phrases create vivid pictures and linger in your mind?	BELOW STANDARD The message is limited by the word choice.	APPROACHING STANDARD Word choice muddles the message	MEETS STANDARD Word choice conveys the intended message; good examples are used to support the main point.	EXCEEDS STANDARD Word choice conveys the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way.
SENTENCE FLUENCY Do you feel the words and phrases flow together as you read it aloud?	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 more pleasant or businesslike than musical.	MEETS STANDARD The writing has an easy flow, rhythm, and cadence that meet the demands of the reader.	EXCEEDS STANDARD The writing is mature and sophisticated with a varied structure that makes reading them enjoyable.
CONVENTIONS How much editing would have to be done to be ready to share with an outside source?	BELOW STANDARD Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage, and grammar and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make text difficult to read.	APPROACHING STANDARD The writer shows reasonable control over a limited range of standard writing conventions.	MEETS STANDARD The writer demonstrates a command of standard writing conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage, paragraphing).	EXCEEDS STANDARD The writer uses standard writing conventions as a stylistic tool to deepen the readers’ interaction with the central idea/theme.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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