| Criteria / Topics | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | The personal narrative has a clear and logical structure with a strong introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. | The personal narrative has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. | The personal narrative has some organization with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, but it may lack clarity or coherence. | The personal narrative lacks organization and does not have a clear structure. |
| Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling | The personal narrative demonstrates consistent and accurate use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | The personal narrative demonstrates mostly accurate use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling, with only minor errors. | The personal narrative demonstrates some errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, but they do not significantly impact understanding. | The personal narrative has numerous errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that make it difficult to understand. |
| Dialogue | The personal narrative includes dialogue that is engaging, realistic, and effectively enhances the story. | The personal narrative includes dialogue that is mostly engaging and realistic, and contributes to the story. | The personal narrative includes some dialogue, but it may be lacking in engagement, realism, or relevance to the story. | The personal narrative does not include dialogue or the dialogue included is irrelevant or ineffective. |
| Descriptive Language | The personal narrative effectively uses vivid and sensory language to create a clear and engaging picture for the reader. | The personal narrative uses descriptive language to create a picture for the reader, but it may lack some detail or engagement. | The personal narrative includes some descriptive language, but it may be lacking in detail or may not effectively engage the reader. | The personal narrative lacks descriptive language and does not effectively engage the reader. |