Biographical Narrative Rubric

Introduction grabs
the readers
attention and
begins to answer
the question

Body develops the

answer to the
question with
details

Conclusion reflects
on the experience
and communicates
its importance
Spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization are
appropriate for
grade level.

4
Exceeds the Standard

3
Meets the Standard

2
Partially Meets the
Standard

1
Does Not Meet the
Standard

The writer grabs the

readers attention with a
clever beginning, provides
background information if
needed, and hints at the
importance of the
experience.
The writer artfully uses
precise words, descriptive
details, and sensory language
to build narrative (setting,
plot, character) and develop
question.

The writer develops an

attention-grabbing opening,
provides background
information if needed, and
hints at the importance of
the experience.

The writer partially

develops an attentiongrabbing opening, provides
background information if
needed, and mentions the
experience in some way.

The writer does not grab

readers attention, does not
provide background
information if needed, and
does not mention the
experience.

The writer uses precise

words, descriptive details,
and sensory language to
build narrative (setting,
plot, character) and
develop question.

The writer uses few precise

words, descriptive details,
and sensory language;
narrative (setting, plot,
character) and question are
not developed.

The writer reflects deeply

on the (question) response
and considers its meaning.

The writer reflects on the

(question) response and
considers its meaning.

The writer uses spelling,

punctuation, and
capitalization appropriately
throughout the narrative.

The writer uses spelling,

punctuation, and
capitalization appropriately
few errors.

The writer uses some

precise words, descriptive
details, and sensory
language to partially build
narrative (setting, plot,
character) and develop
question.
The writer partially
reflects on the (question)
response and partially
considers its meaning.
The writer demonstrates
inconsistent use of
spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization.

The writer does not reflect

on the (question) response
and does not consider its
meaning.
Writer uses spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization incorrectly
throughout piece.