Q Submit your Personal Narrative final draft to this drop box. Make sure your essay: • is 3-4 pages and double spaced • includes a proper MLA heading and page numbers • includes a thoughtful and interesting title • uses the storytelling tools we've learned this quarter • follows all other criteria from the assignment sheet and rubric. Rubric Major Essay #1 (Personal Narrative) Rubric Major Essay #1 (Personal Narrative) Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic The writer has chosen a subject suitable for narrative. The essay is an attempt to tell a story. 10 pts Excellent 8.5 pts Good 7.5 pts Average 6.5 pts Below Average 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStorytelling Tools I The essay is written in a narrative rather than expository form. The writer uses plot, setting, and characters to tell a story. There is a narrative voice that reflects on the events in the story and conveys their significance in the writer's life. 25 pts Excellent 21.5 pts Good 18.5 pts Average 16.5 pts Below Average 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStorytelling Tools II The writer uses dialogue and imagery to make the writing vivid. 20 pts Excellent 17 pts Good 15 pts Average 13 pts Below Average 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssertions and Support The writer is supporting all assertions with examples and evidence, including with imagery and dialogue. When appropriate, the writer is also using imagery and dialogue to imply assertions that aren't made explicitly. 20 pts Excellent 17 pts Good 15 pts Average 13 pts Below Average 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization & Technical Requirements The paper is at least 3 pages long and organized into cohesive paragraphs of an appropriate length. There are effective transitions between each paragraph. The paper is double spaced with one inch margins and proper paragraph indents. It is written in a 12-point standard font. There is a thoughtful, interesting title. 10 pts Excellent 8.5 pts Good 7.5 pts Average 6.5 pts Below Average 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProofreading & Accuracy The paper is written in a clear and clean fashion, and is largely error-free in terms of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. 10 pts Excellent 8.5 pts Good 7.5 pts Average 6.5 pts Below Average 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext There is enough context provided at the start of the story, including when these events happened, why they happened, where they happened, who was present, etc. 5 pts Excellent 4 pts Good 3.5 pts Average 3 pts Below Average 5 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext