Grading Rubric For Personal Narrative
Grading Rubric For Personal Narrative
Grading Rubric For Personal Narrative
Organizatio
n
Elements
of
Narration
Descriptive
elements
The narration
may lack a clear
beginning or
end. It contains a
personal
thought, but this
may require
further
elaboration.
The narrative is
told in time order
(chronological).
Transitions are
seldom used and
may be
repetitive. The
amount and
types of detail do
not demonstrate
an awareness of
the intended
audience. The
point of view
may shift.
The description
does not create
a clear picture
in the readers
mind. There is
not enough
imagery or
details.
Convention
s
The description
is effective, but
could be made
even stronger by
adding more
imagery (at least
two examples
that appeal to
two different
senses are
present), more
specifics and/ or
more careful
word choice.
There are several
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation. The
writer may use
second and thirdperson pronouns.
Dialogue is
punctuated
incorrectly. Word
choice/spelling
may hinder
The order of
events may be
confusing or the
narrative may
lack essential
details. The
amount and
types of detail
do not
demonstrate an
awareness of
the intended
audience. The
point of view
keeps shifting.
Numerous
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
interfere with
meaning.
Dialogue may
lack essential
punctuation.
Word
choice/spelling
may interfere
comprehension
for the reader.
with
comprehension
for the reader.