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Memoir 
Memoir
by Christine Hoyle 2016
Rubric Code: TX9W725
By choyle
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Does Not Meet Expectations

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Fair to Good

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Excellent

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LEAD/HOOK

Does Not Meet Expectations

There is no evidence that the writer attempted to write a strong lead.
Fair to Good

The writer made some attempt to write a strong lead, but more revision is needed.
Excellent

The writer "hooked" the reader by writing a strong lead.
SEQUENCING/CLARITY

Does Not Meet Expectations

The order of events doesn't make sense, or necessary background information is not included.
Fair to Good

Important parts of the story are left out and/or necessary background information is not included and/or some items are out of order.
Excellent

The writer told the story in a way that is easy to understand. The sequence of events makes sense and necessary background information is provided.
"SO WHAT?"

Does Not Meet Expectations

The deeper meaning of the memoir is not clear.
Fair to Good

The writer attempts to clarify the significance of the memoir, but the reader may still have questions/confusions.
Excellent

The writer explains the deeper meaning of the event so that the importance of it is clear to the reader.
SATISFYING ENDING

Does Not Meet Expectations

There is no evidence that the writer attempted to write a satisfying ending.
Fair to Good

The writer made some attempt to write a satisfying ending, but more revision is needed.
Excellent

The writer wrote a satisfying ending that includes what the main character is thinking or feeling, a final action or decision, a wish for the future and/or a lesson learned.
STANDARD ENGLISH CONVENTIONS

Does Not Meet Expectations

Numerous errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar make the memoir difficult to understand.
Fair to Good

The writer has done some editing, but more corrections should have been made.
Excellent

There are very few errors in relation to the length of the piece. The writer has a good command of grammar and mechanics.
CHOICE OPTION:THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS

Does Not Meet Expectations

The writer included minimal thoughts and emotions.
Fair to Good

The writer included some thoughts and emotions that are somewhat developed and help the reader 'live' the experience with the author.
Excellent

The writer included plentiful thoughts and emotions that are strongly developed and help the reader 'live' the experience with the author.
CHOICE OPTION: DIALOGUE

Does Not Meet Expectations

The writer used minimal dialogue.
Fair to Good

The writer used good dialogue that helped the reader 'live' the experience with the author.
Excellent

The writer used powerful dialogue that helped the reader 'live' the experience with the author.
CHOICE OPTION:POWERFUL DESCRIPTIONS

Does Not Meet Expectations

The scene is developed with minimal strong, vivid, language.
Fair to Good

The writer used purposeful language that describes what is occurring to help the reader experience the story. The scene is developed with some strong, vivid, language.
Excellent

The writer used purposeful language that describes what is occurring to help the reader experience the story. The scene is developed with plentiful strong, vivid, language.




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