Personal Narrative Rubric-hemingway

Personal Narrative Writing Rubric 

  Criteria 

Exemplary: 4  

Narrative  Description 

Strong hook makes the reader  want to find out more about  exciting details that are divulged.  The author created a narrative  with well-developed characters  who change through conflict ​and  used the story to comment on a  social issue, teach a lesson, or  develop a point of view.  

Figurative  Language 

Organization 

Grammar &  Conventions 

Proficient: 3

  Developing: 2 

Good hook as a lead, which  could be improved. The  reader is offered engaging  details to entice them to  continue. The author  created a narrative that has  realistic characters,  conflict, and change that  develops an idea, lesson, or  theme.   The narrative features  The narrative features  accomplished use of figurative  appropriate use of  language, including  figurative language,  personification that creates  including personification,  symbols, parallels and motifs.  symbols, and motifs that  are creative and clearly  articulated.  Story has excellent structure and  Story has structure and  is well organized. Length of paper  organization, but may lack  is appropriate and flows smoothly  unity because of occasional  from one idea to the next.  confusing details. Good  Author’s voice is clearly evident  ideas that flow evenly with  and piece is thoughtful and well  distinctive features.  placed in a sophisticated and  Author’s voice and  compelling style.  personality is evident and  effort developed a  captivating story.  Writing uses rich and  sophisticated word choice and  varied language throughout. Story  is well written using assorted  sentence structures that create a  smooth rhythm. Grammar,  spelling, and punctuation are well  proofread with few to no errors. 

Writing uses good word  choice and some varied  wording. Story has a few  sentence structures that  lack in variety or  complexity. Grammar,  spelling, and punctuation  reflect some mistakes with  3 to 4 errors. 

Beginning: 1 

Lead is confusing or  misleading and needs more  detail. The author framed a  story that has partially  developed characters and a  basic conflict, but does not  deliver a complete idea,  lesson, or theme through the  experience.     The narrative features some  application of figurative  language through  personification and symbols  or motifs. The usage of  technique is unclear at times. 

Lead is unimaginative, too  obvious or lacks a complete  introduction. The author  presents a situation, but is  missing structure and detail  to create the characters,  conflict, and ideas of a  complete narrative. 

Story has some structure  evident but at times is hard to  follow or is not well  organized. A few instances of  clutter or not enough  elaboration, but parts flows  evenly. Author’s voice is  developing and shows effort  that would benefit from  further crafting of personal  voice and style.  Writing has simplistic word  choice and some words are at  times repetitive. Story is  somewhat difficult to  understand as there are many  poorly constructed sentences  or fragments. Grammar,  spelling, and punctuation  reflect 5 to 6 errors. 

Story structure is greatly  lacking, interfering with  reader’s ability to  understand. Writing is too  short/long and loses focus  because of irrelevant detail  or no elaboration. Author’s  voice is not evident and  lacks personal narrative  voice and style that must be  revised through details.  Writing has too simplistic  word choice and is far too  repetitive. Paper is difficult  to read because of too  simplistic sentence  structure and/or many  fragments. Grammar,  spelling, and punctuation  show frequent errors. 

The narrative does not  feature figurative language  through personification and  symbols or motifs, or the  usage of technique is  incorrect. 

 

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