Personal Narrative-Rubric

I.  Rough draft and feedback sheet from peer review
                                                                                                                         _____/10

II. Content:                           

A. Description of the experience
  1.  Sensory detail
  2.  Conversation/dialogue                                                           _____/10

 B. Clarification of the conflict/tension
  1.  Need
  2.  Opposing forces                                                                      _____/10

 C. Effect/impact on social issue
  1.  Measurable change
  2.  Awareness building                                                               _____/15

 D. Effect on self
  1.  Attitude
  2.  Commitment/action                                                               _____/15

III.   Organization

 A.   Introduction
  1.  Interesting opening
  2.  Thesis                                                                                     _____ /10

 B.  Body
  1.  Consistency of organization
  2.  Transitions between points
  3.  Properly cited evidence                                                       _____ /10

 C.  Conclusion
  1.  Strong statement of position
  2.  Necessity for action                                                             _____ /10

IV. Mechanics

A.  Word choice/clarity/fluency
B.  Syntax
C.  Spelling
D.  Punctuation                                                                           _____/10     

                                                                          Total _______/100


                                                                         Grade _______

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