Rubric: Personal Narrative

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

II. Content and organization                         

A. Introduction
  1.  Interesting opening
  2.  Thesis                                                                            _______/15 points

B. Organization
  1.  Includes facts and events in order
  2.  Transitions between points                                        _______/15 points

 C.  Body
  1.  Sensory detail (show not tell)
  2.  Conversation/dialogue                                            
  3.  Clear purpose                                                               _______/20 points

D. Effect/impact on social issue
  1.  Measurable change
  2.  Awareness building                                                     _______/10 points                    

 E. Effect on self
  1.  Attitude
  2.  Commitment/action                                                      _______/10 points        

F.  Conclusion
  1.  Strong statement of position
  2.  Necessity for action                                                      _______/10 points         

III. Mechanics

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

                                                                                                    Total _______/100


                                                                                                  Grade _______
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