Personal Narrative Rubric-FIRST DRAFT DUE FRIDAY

Personal Narrative Rubric

Stimulating Ideas 1 2 3 4 5

• Focuses on a specific event or experience

• Presents an engaging picture of the action and people involved

• Contains specific details and dialogue

• Makes readers want to know what happens next

Logical Organization 1 2 3 4 5

• Includes a clear beginning that pulls readers into the essay

• Presents ideas in an organized manner

• Uses transitions to link sentences and paragraphs

• Flows smoothly from one idea to the next

Engaging Voice 1 2 3 4 5

• Speaks knowledgeably and/or enthusiastically

• Shows that the writer is truly interested in the subject

• Contains specific nouns, vivid verbs, and colorful modifiers

Grammar/Conventions 1 2 3 4 5

• Sentence structure and variety

• Spelling, punctuation, capitalization

• Word choice and verb usage

Attention to Directions 1 2 3 4 5

• 2-3 pages in length

• Typed or handwritten, skipping lines

• Double spaced

• Times New Roman 12 pt. font