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Memoir (creative writing 11-12) 
Memoir
Rubric Code: SX42A4
By dangerkay22
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs More

1 pts

Focus

Excellent

There is a clear focus on one event or the events surrounding one situation or character. Side characters or events are not explored
Good

The focus of the story slightly wavers from the central event or character
Fair

The focus of the story is unclear at times, but is basically present. Side characters and events are explored unnecessarily
Needs More

No apparent focus
Persuasion / details

Excellent

The reader feels as if they are going through the experience with the author
Good

There are only a few lapses in moments where the reader looses the connection with the author
Fair

The reader rarely feels like the are in the experience with the author
Needs More

The reader never feels like they are in the experience with the author
Recreation of Experience

Excellent

The story is told chronologically and fluent
Good

The story is told well either chronologically or with fluency but is lacking in one of these areas
Fair

The story could use more work in both being told chronologically or with fluency
Needs More

The story is not told chronologically or fluently
Memoir Structure

Excellent

Follows the rules of being a memoir and takes place within a slice of time (no longer than a school year for a string of minor events or no longer than a day for one major event)
Good

Story takes place in a time period that slightly exceeds the amount suggested
Fair

Time period of story is much longer than necessary (longer than a school year for a string of minor events or longer than a week for one major event)
Needs More

The memoir is an autobiography, spanning the author's entire life
Reflection

Excellent

There is a clear sense of how the events depicted have affected the author.
Good

There is limited insight into how the events depicted have affected the author -or- There is an awkward paragraph tacked onto the end that explains what the author has learned
Fair

There is little indication of how the events have affected the author
Needs More

There is no reflection on the effects of the events depicted
Nuts & Bolts

Excellent

Memoir is typed and stapled following MLA guidelines. 12 pt. Times New Roman double spaced. Name, instructor, course, and date at the top. There is an original title (not just Katie's Memoir)
Good

Memoir is typed and stapled following MLA format. 12 pt. Times New Roman double spaced. Name at the top. Generic title (My Memoir)
Fair

Memoir is typed and stapled. Font is bigger than 12 pt. or is a funky script that is difficult to read. Double spaced. Name is at the top. Generic title.
Needs More

Memoir is messy and not typed (note: special handwriting accommodations can be made, but must be made prior to the due date), no name, no title, single spaced, etc.



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