Personal Narrative Rubric

Writing Rubric – Personal Narrative 4 4 4 4 4 4 Excellent Ideas & Content creates a focused, very detailed picture of the event; expresses fresh insights about the significance or importance of the topic Organization unfolds a carefully-organized narrative, in a sequence that moves the reader smoothly through the text; ideas, sentences, and paragraphs are tied together. Voice conveys a reflective personal message that speaks directly to the reader; is deeply involved with the topic; shares a range of feelings. Word Choice uses both original and everyday language in a natural way; uses sophisticated vocabulary that creates a striking picture and brings the story to life. Sentence Fluency well-crafted simple and complex sentences flow in a smooth rhythm ; dialogue, if used, sounds natural and strengthens the story; sentence lengths and patterns vary. Conventions is skilled in most writing conventions; correctly uses subjects, predicates, and sentence combining; proper use of the rules of English enhances clarity and narrative styles. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Good Ideas & Content crafts a clear description of an event; details help convey key ideas and insights to the reader. Organization shows a well-planned narrative strategy; story is easy to follow; ideas are evenly tied together; events and details fit where they are placed. Voice makes a strong effort to share and original personal message; connects with the purpose and audience; attempts to explore a range of feelings. Word Choice uses words that fit the story and create an accurate picture of a place; experiments with some new words. Sentence Fluency crafts easy-to-follow sentences; may effectively use fragments and/or dialogue to enhance the story. Conventions spelling, capitalization, punctuation and usage are mostly correct; minor errors don’t interfere with following the story; some editing may be needed. 2 2 2 2 2 2 Fair Ideas & Content attempts to describe an event, but may not give details or may lost control or narrative; details may be general or unrelated to the story. Organization may not craft a complete story structure, or may have trouble tying ideas together; reader may be confused by poorly-placed events or details. Voice tells a story, but in a predictable way; gets the basic message across, but does not seem very involved with the topic of the audience. Word Choice may not use words that convey strong feelings or images; some words are overused or may not fit the story purpose. Sentence Fluency simple sentences work, but may have trouble with more complicated structures; sentences are understandable, but may be choppy, rambling or awkward. Conventions makes frequent, noticeable mistakes, which interfere with a smooth reading of the story; extensive editing is needed. 1 1 1 1 Unsatisfactory Ideas & Content does not tell a personal story; writer may go off in several directions without a sense of purpose. Organization writing is extremely hard to follow; story sequence, if any, is disorganized or incomplete; ideas and details are not tied together. Voice is not involved in sharing an experience with a reader; does not focus on anything of personal importance or interest; writing is flat and lifeless. Word Choice has a hard time finding the right words; may use words that do not fit the topic; some vocabulary detracts from the meaning of the text. 1 Sentence Fluency sentences are incomplete, rambling, or confusing; may have trouble understanding how words and sentences fit together. 1 Conventions makes repeated errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation and usage; sentence structures may be confused; few connections made between ideas. Total Points ______/24 ______% Writing Rubric – Personal Narrative 4 4 4 4 4 4 Excellent Ideas & Content creates a focused, very detailed picture of the event; expresses fresh insights about the significance or importance of the topic Organization unfolds a carefully-organized narrative, in a sequence that moves the reader smoothly through the text; ideas, sentences, and paragraphs are tied together. Voice conveys a reflective personal message that speaks directly to the reader; is deeply involved with the topic; shares a range of feelings. Word Choice uses both original and everyday language in a natural way; uses sophisticated vocabulary that creates a striking picture and brings the story to life. Sentence Fluency well-crafted simple and complex sentences flow in a smooth rhythm ; dialogue, if used, sounds natural and strengthens the story; sentence lengths and patterns vary. Conventions is skilled in most writing conventions; correctly uses subjects, predicates, and sentence combining; proper use of the rules of English enhances clarity and narrative styles. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Good Ideas & Content crafts a clear description of a place; details help convey key ideas and insights to the reader. Organization shows a well-planned narrative strategy; story is easy to follow; ideas are evenly tied together; events and details fit where they are placed. Voice makes a strong effort to share and original personal message; connects with the purpose and audience; attempts to explore a range of feelings. Word Choice uses words that fit the story and create an accurate picture of a place; experiments with some new words. Sentence Fluency crafts easy-to-follow sentences; may effectively use fragments and/or dialogue to enhance the story. Conventions spelling, capitalization, punctuation and usage are mostly correct; minor errors don’t interfere with following the story; some editing may be needed. 2 2 2 2 2 2 Fair Ideas & Content attempts to describe a place, but may not give details or may lost control or narrative; details may be general or unrelated to the story. Organization may not craft a complete story structure, or may have trouble tying ideas together; reader may be confused by poorly-placed events or details. Voice tells a story, but in a predictable way; gets the basic message across, but does not seem very involved with the topic of the audience. Word Choice may not use words that convey strong feelings or images; some words are overused or may not fit the story purpose. Sentence Fluency simple sentences work, but may have trouble with more complicated structures; sentences are understandable, but may be choppy, rambling or awkward. Conventions makes frequent, noticeable mistakes, which interfere with a smooth reading of the story; extensive editing is needed. 1 1 1 1 Unsatisfactory Ideas & Content does not tell a personal story; writer may go off in several directions without a sense of purpose. Organization writing is extremely hard to follow; story sequence, if any, is disorganized or incomplete; ideas and details are not tied together. Voice is not involved in sharing an experience with a reader; does not focus on anything of personal importance or interest; writing is flat and lifeless. Word Choice has a hard time finding the right words; may use words that do not fit the topic; some vocabulary detracts from the meaning of the text. 1 Sentence Fluency sentences are incomplete, rambling, or confusing; may have trouble understanding how words and sentences fit together. 1 Conventions makes repeated errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation and usage; sentence structures may be confused; few connections made between ideas. Total Points ______/24 ______% Writing Rubric – Personal Narrative 4 4 4 4 4 4 Excellent Ideas & Content creates a focused, very detailed picture of the event; expresses fresh insights about the significance or importance of the topic Organization unfolds a carefully-organized narrative, in a sequence that moves the reader smoothly through the text; ideas, sentences, and paragraphs are tied together. Voice conveys a reflective personal message that speaks directly to the reader; is deeply involved with the topic; shares a range of feelings. Word Choice uses both original and everyday language in a natural way; uses sophisticated vocabulary that creates a striking picture and brings the story to life. Sentence Fluency well-crafted simple and complex sentences flow in a smooth rhythm ; dialogue, if used, sounds natural and strengthens the story; sentence lengths and patterns vary. Conventions is skilled in most writing conventions; correctly uses subjects, predicates, and sentence combining; proper use of the rules of English enhances clarity and narrative styles. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Good Ideas & Content crafts a clear description of an event; details help convey key ideas and insights to the reader. Organization shows a well-planned narrative strategy; story is easy to follow; ideas are evenly tied together; events and details fit where they are placed. Voice makes a strong effort to share and original personal message; connects with the purpose and audience; attempts to explore a range of feelings. Word Choice uses words that fit the story and create an accurate picture of a place; experiments with some new words. Sentence Fluency crafts easy-to-follow sentences; may effectively use fragments and/or dialogue to enhance the story. Conventions spelling, capitalization, punctuation and usage are mostly correct; minor errors don’t interfere with following the story; some editing may be needed. 2 2 2 2 2 2 Fair Ideas & Content attempts to describe an event, but may not give details or may lost control or narrative; details may be general or unrelated to the story. Organization may not craft a complete story structure, or may have trouble tying ideas together; reader may be confused by poorly-placed events or details. Voice tells a story, but in a predictable way; gets the basic message across, but does not seem very involved with the topic of the audience. Word Choice may not use words that convey strong feelings or images; some words are overused or may not fit the story purpose. Sentence Fluency simple sentences work, but may have trouble with more complicated structures; sentences are understandable, but may be choppy, rambling or awkward. Conventions makes frequent, noticeable mistakes, which interfere with a smooth reading of the story; extensive editing is needed. 1 1 1 1 Unsatisfactory Ideas & Content does not tell a personal story; writer may go off in several directions without a sense of purpose. Organization writing is extremely hard to follow; story sequence, if any, is disorganized or incomplete; ideas and details are not tied together. Voice is not involved in sharing an experience with a reader; does not focus on anything of personal importance or interest; writing is flat and lifeless. Word Choice has a hard time finding the right words; may use words that do not fit the topic; some vocabulary detracts from the meaning of the text. 1 Sentence Fluency sentences are incomplete, rambling, or confusing; may have trouble understanding how words and sentences fit together. 1 Conventions makes repeated errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation and usage; sentence structures may be confused; few connections made between ideas. Total Points ______/24 ______% Writing Rubric – Personal Narrative 4 4 4 4 4 4 Excellent Ideas & Content creates a focused, very detailed picture of the event; expresses fresh insights about the significance or importance of the topic Organization unfolds a carefully-organized narrative, in a sequence that moves the reader smoothly through the text; ideas, sentences, and paragraphs are tied together. Voice conveys a reflective personal message that speaks directly to the reader; is deeply involved with the topic; shares a range of feelings. Word Choice uses both original and everyday language in a natural way; uses sophisticated vocabulary that creates a striking picture and brings the story to life. Sentence Fluency well-crafted simple and complex sentences flow in a smooth rhythm ; dialogue, if used, sounds natural and strengthens the story; sentence lengths and patterns vary. Conventions is skilled in most writing conventions; correctly uses subjects, predicates, and sentence combining; proper use of the rules of English enhances clarity and narrative styles. 3 3 3 3 3 3 Good Ideas & Content crafts a clear description of a place; details help convey key ideas and insights to the reader. Organization shows a well-planned narrative strategy; story is easy to follow; ideas are evenly tied together; events and details fit where they are placed. Voice makes a strong effort to share and original personal message; connects with the purpose and audience; attempts to explore a range of feelings. Word Choice uses words that fit the story and create an accurate picture of a place; experiments with some new words. Sentence Fluency crafts easy-to-follow sentences; may effectively use fragments and/or dialogue to enhance the story. Conventions spelling, capitalization, punctuation and usage are mostly correct; minor errors don’t interfere with following the story; some editing may be needed. 2 2 2 2 2 2 Fair Ideas & Content attempts to describe a place, but may not give details or may lost control or narrative; details may be general or unrelated to the story. Organization may not craft a complete story structure, or may have trouble tying ideas together; reader may be confused by poorly-placed events or details. Voice tells a story, but in a predictable way; gets the basic message across, but does not seem very involved with the topic of the audience. Word Choice may not use words that convey strong feelings or images; some words are overused or may not fit the story purpose. Sentence Fluency simple sentences work, but may have trouble with more complicated structures; sentences are understandable, but may be choppy, rambling or awkward. Conventions makes frequent, noticeable mistakes, which interfere with a smooth reading of the story; extensive editing is needed. 1 1 1 1 Unsatisfactory Ideas & Content does not tell a personal story; writer may go off in several directions without a sense of purpose. Organization writing is extremely hard to follow; story sequence, if any, is disorganized or incomplete; ideas and details are not tied together. Voice is not involved in sharing an experience with a reader; does not focus on anything of personal importance or interest; writing is flat and lifeless. Word Choice has a hard time finding the right words; may use words that do not fit the topic; some vocabulary detracts from the meaning of the text. 1 Sentence Fluency sentences are incomplete, rambling, or confusing; may have trouble understanding how words and sentences fit together. 1 Conventions makes repeated errors in spelling, word choice, punctuation and usage; sentence structures may be confused; few connections made between ideas. Total Points ______/24 ______%