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Personal Narrative Rubric 
Personal Narrative Final Draft
This is the rubric for the final draft of the Personal Narrative. Published stage.
Rubric Code: G859XA
By JBardak
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Personal Narrative: Music Smarts
  Right On Target

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Limited

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Engaging Narrative Hook

Right On Target

Writer has created a captivating and engaging narrative hook which enhances the overall writing overall.
Acceptable

Writer has created an adequate narrative hook which enhances the overall writing overall.
Limited

Writer has created a narrative hook that, in part, enhances the writing.
Unacceptable

Narrative hook is either not present or not effective.
Story Gem

Right On Target

Writer has a clear and well-articulated story gem. The story gem is engaging to the reader and is unmistakably the most important part of the story. The story gem is rich in detail and is clearly connected to the other aspects of the story.
Acceptable

Writer has a satisfactory story gem. The story gem is generally engaging to the reader and seems to be the most important part of the story. The story gem has some rich detail and is generally connected to the other aspects of the story.
Limited

Writer has a story gem. However, the story gem may not fully engage the reader or may not be clearly connected to other story components. The story gem is lacking in detail or does not smoothly flow with other aspects of the story.
Unacceptable

Writer seems to be unsure of his/her story gem; therefore, the reader is unclear about what is important and why in this story. The reader has to guess at the story gem or the story gem is a significant mismatch with other aspects of the story.
Action, Feeling, Setting

Right On Target

Writer demonstrates a balance of action, feeling and setting throughout piece and consciously uses strategies taught in class in order to enhance action, feeling and setting, effectively engaging the reader from beginning to end.
Acceptable

Writer demonstrates a relative, although not necessarily consistent, balance of action, feeling and setting throughout piece. Writer demonstrates strategies taught to enhance action, feeling and setting.
Limited

Writer demonstrates a limited or inconsistent balance of action, feeling and setting throughout piece. Writer demonstrates in a limited manner the strategies taught to enhance action, feeling and setting.
Unacceptable

Writer demonstrates insufficient balance of action, feeling and setting throughout piece. Writer ineffectively or inefficiently demonstrates the strategies taught to enhance action, feeling and setting.
Showing vs. Telling

Right On Target

It is evident that the writer conscientiously and carefully used showing vs. telling in order to enhance significantly the overall reading experience.
Acceptable

It is evident that the writer conscientiously used showing vs. telling in order to in some places in the passage enhance the overall reading experience.
Limited

It is evident that the writer made an attempt to use showing vs. telling in order to enhance the reading experience. Effectiveness is noted in a few areas of the passage.
Unacceptable

It is evident that the writer did not conscientiously and/or carefully used showing vs. telling in order to enhance the overall reading experience. Overall experience is not enhanced for the reader .
Organization

Right On Target

The writing is authentically organized. Readers can easily follow the storyline through transitions and variation of sentences. Writing has a natural and pleasing flow.
Acceptable

The writing is sufficiently organized. Readers can follow the storyline through transitions and variation of sentences. Writing has a satisfactory flow.
Limited

The writing is somewhat organized; however, it is difficult for the reader to follow the story line. Transitions and variation of sentences are few.
Unacceptable

The writing is not organized and it is difficult for the reader to follow the storyline. Transitions and variation of sentences are not present.
Word Choice/voice

Right On Target

Description provides authentic and precise word choice, dialogue, and/or internal narration. Words are carefully and deliberately selected to carry optimal meaning and tone. The writer's voice is clear and distinct
Acceptable

Description provides satisfactory word choice, dialogue, and/or internal narration. Words are carefully and deliberately selected to carry optimal meaning and tone. The writer's voice is clear.
Limited

Description provides limited word choice, dialogue, and/or internal narration. Words are accurate, but not specific. The writer's voice present, but not necessarily strong or distinct.
Unacceptable

Description provides very limited word choice, dialogue, and/or internal narration. Words may be either inaccurate or non- specific. The writer's voice is not clear and distinct.
Sentence structure and fluency

Right On Target

The energy of the writing is palpable to the reader. Sentence type and length work in concert to enhance the readability and enjoyment of the piece.
Acceptable

The energy of the writing is good, but not necessarily strong. Sentence type and length works satisfactorily in order to generally enhance the readability and enjoyment of the piece.
Limited

The energy of the writing is may be limited Sentence type and length as well as word choice and literary device work do not necessarily working concert to enhance the readability and enjoyment of the piece.
Unacceptable

The energy of the writing is lacking. Sentence type and length do not generally work to enhance the readability and enjoyment of the piece. This piece is a struggle for the reader to comprehend due to poor sentence structure and fluency..
Grammar/Puncutation

Right On Target

There are no significant spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Grammar, language usage, and correctness of conventions enhance communication.
Acceptable

There are few spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft that do interfere with the communication with the reader. Grammar, language usage, and correctness of conventions are satisfactory.
Limited

The spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft are beginning to interfere with the communication of the ideas with the reader. Grammar, language usage, and correctness of conventions are beginning to impair communication with the reader.
Unacceptable

The spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft interfere with all of the communication with the reader to an unacceptable level. Grammar, language usage, and correctness of conventions limit or impede effective communication.



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