Personal Narrative Assignment:

Name: _____________________________

You will need to write a 3-paragraph essay about yourself. This needs to be a true story about an event or
experience you ACTUALLY had. You need to make sure you give clear details and show feeling in this story.
You will be graded on the following criteria:
Organization
1

Grammar
1

Story
1

The writing does not have a

beginning, middle or end. May lack
any personal feelings.

Numerous errors in grammar

causing interferences in meaning.
Many spelling errors.

The order of events may be

confusing, essential details may be
missing. Point of view is unclear.

The writing may be lacking

a beginning, middle, or end.
Has some personal feelings
that may require further
elaboration.

Few errors in grammar,

some confusion with
meaning. Some spelling
errors. Overall meaning is
not affected by errors.

Told in chronological order.

Some transitions are messy
and repetitive. Developing
point of view.

Has a clear beginning,

middle, and end. Contains
detailed descriptions of the
authors thoughts and
feelings.

Little to no errors in
grammar and spelling.
Meaning is clear with a
strong dialogue.

Narrative is interesting and

has a clear point of view.
Transitions make the story
line clear.

Comments:
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Grade: ____________