ClassX Rubric Rubric – ELA 6 Grade 6 Personal Narrative

Rubric – ELA 6 Grade 6 Personal Narrative

Criteria	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Hook	No hook present.	Hook is unclear or unrelated.	Hook is present but weak.	Hook is somewhat engaging.	Hook is engaging but not fully developed.	Hook is clear and engaging.	Hook is creative and engaging.	Hook is very engaging and sets the tone.	Hook is compelling and draws the reader in.	Hook is exceptional and captivates the reader immediately.
Format	Format is not followed.	Format is mostly incorrect.	Format is somewhat followed.	Format is followed with some errors.	Format is mostly correct.	Format is correct with minor errors.	Format is correct and clear.	Format is clear and enhances readability.	Format is clear, correct, and enhances the narrative.	Format is flawless and enhances the narrative significantly.
Number of Paragraphs	1 paragraph.	2 paragraphs.	3 paragraphs.	4 paragraphs.	5 paragraphs but lacks detail.	5 paragraphs with some detail.	5 paragraphs with adequate detail.	5 paragraphs with good detail.	5 paragraphs with rich detail.	5 paragraphs with exceptional detail and depth.
Organization	No organization.	Little organization.	Some organization but unclear.	Basic organization.	Organized but lacks flow.	Organized with some flow.	Well-organized and flows well.	Very well-organized and flows smoothly.	Exceptionally organized and flows seamlessly.	Masterfully organized and flows effortlessly.
Vocabulary	Very limited vocabulary.	Limited vocabulary.	Basic vocabulary.	Some varied vocabulary.	Varied vocabulary but inconsistent.	Consistently varied vocabulary.	Rich and varied vocabulary.	Very rich and varied vocabulary.	Exceptionally rich and varied vocabulary.	Masterful use of rich and varied vocabulary.
Dialogue	No dialogue.	Dialogue is confusing.	Dialogue is present but unclear.	Dialogue is present but awkward.	Dialogue is somewhat clear.	Dialogue is clear and relevant.	Dialogue is clear and enhances the narrative.	Dialogue is engaging and enhances the narrative.	Dialogue is compelling and enhances the narrative significantly.	Dialogue is masterfully integrated and enhances the narrative profoundly.
Capitalization	Frequent errors.	Many errors.	Several errors.	Some errors.	Occasional errors.	Few errors.	Minimal errors.	Almost no errors.	No errors.	Perfect capitalization.
Spelling	Frequent errors.	Many errors.	Several errors.	Some errors.	Occasional errors.	Few errors.	Minimal errors.	Almost no errors.	No errors.	Perfect spelling.
Transition Words	No transition words.	Few transition words.	Some transition words but used incorrectly.	Some transition words used correctly.	Transition words used but inconsistently.	Transition words used consistently.	Effective use of transition words.	Very effective use of transition words.	Exceptional use of transition words.	Masterful use of transition words that enhance the narrative.
Conclusion	No conclusion.	Conclusion is unclear.	Conclusion is present but weak.	Conclusion is somewhat clear.	Conclusion is clear but lacks impact.	Conclusion is clear and provides closure.	Conclusion is clear and impactful.	Conclusion is very clear and impactful.	Conclusion is exceptional and leaves a lasting impression.	Conclusion is masterful and profoundly impactful.