Personal Narrative Scoring Guide for Students

Personal Narrative Scoring Guide for Students
4 ( highest) Stronger than Weak.
Ideas: " I can clearly see a picture as I read. The narrative contains many interesting details. The story is good, makes sense to me."
Organization : "This story's beginning, middle, and end are strong. The ideas are well connected to each other. Transition is used effectively."
Voice: "The writing creates a strong reaction in me. It is full of emotion and life. It makes me feel something."
Word Choice: "The narrative uses many visual as well as exciting words. It uses language that is concise and clear."
Sentence fluency: "The length of the sentences vary. When read aloud it sounds natural and flows well."
Conventions: "Use of paragraphs is good. Spelling, grammar, and usage are correct. It is almost ready to publish."