Name_________________________________ Block_____________

Personal Narrative Rubric

Ideas 4 *The topic/main idea is clear. *Supporting details are relevant and strong. *Strong adjectives, action verbs, and sensory details are used (reader can visualize the story) *At least one simile is used *At least 3 paragraphs *Attention grabber captures readers interest *Takeaway ending wraps up the story *Sentences vary in length (not choppy/not rambling) *All sentences in a paragraph begin with a different word. * Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical usage are grade-level appropriate. *Every paragraph is indented *Clever title is present (centered at top) *A photo, drawing, or picture is included *Times New Roman, double space, size 12 font *Fits on one page *Name, Block, and Date in top right corner 3 *The topic/main idea is clear. *Details are somewhat general. The reader is left with questions. *Strong adjectives, action verbs, and sensory details are used (reader can visualize the story) *Missing a simile *At least 3 paragraphs *Missing either an attention grabber or takeaway ending *Sentences vary in length (not choppy/not rambling) *A couple sentences in each paragraph begin with the same word. *A few spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors are noted. *Every paragraph is indented *Title is present (centered at top) *A photo, drawing, or picture is included *Missing one of the computer requirements *Fits on one page 2 *The topic needs to be focused. *Details are limited, general, or off topic. *A few weak adjectives or passive verbs are used *Sensory details are missing *Missing a simile *At least 3 paragraphs *Missing an attention grabber *Missing a takeaway ending *Sentence length is not varied (choppy/rambling) *Several sentences begin with the same word. *Several spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors are noted. *Every paragraph is indented *Title is present (wrong location) *A photo, drawing, or picture is missing *Missing two of the computer requirements *Fits on one page 1 *The topic/main idea is unclear. *Details are irrelevant or missing. *Only weak adjectives and passive verbs are used *Sensory details are missing *Missing a simile *Less than 3 paragraphs *Attention grabber is missing *Takeaway ending is missing *Sentences are incomplete. *All sentences begin with the same word. *Numerous errors need to be corrected. *Paragraphs are not indented

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Presentation

*Title is missing *A photo, drawing, or picture is missing *Computer formatting is not followed *Does not fit on one page

Rubric +1

/25 (x2) =

/50