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Memoir Rubric8
Rubric Code: VX28AA7
By lorasiehr
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  exemplary

6 pts

well developed

5 pts

proficient

4 pts

approaching proficiency

3 pts

emerging

2 pts

beginning

1 pts

Ideas

exemplary

The topic is well developed. Steps are clear, focused, and easy to follow. Concrete details and pictures support the instructions.
well developed

The topic is developed. Steps are clear and focused. Details and pictures share information that is helpful.
proficient

The topic is somewhat developed. some of the steps are clear and focused. Details and pictures are adequate but don't share new information.
approaching proficiency

The topic is not developed. Some of the steps are unclear and leave the reader with questions. Details and pictures need more attention.
emerging

The writer needs more information. Steps are missing and details are lacking.
beginning

The writing is not organized into steps. Details are vague and incomplete. The reader may feel confused.
Organization

exemplary

Appropriate and varied transitions clarify the relationships among the steps.
well developed

Appropriate transitions support the writing and clarify the relationships among the steps most of the time.
proficient

Some transitions are used to clarify the relationships among the steps.
approaching proficiency

Transitions are present but need work to make the relationships among the steps clear.
emerging

The writing is confusing and difficult to follow. Transitions are rarely used.
beginning

The writing is hard to follow. The reader may feel confused. Transitions are missing.
Voice

exemplary

The writer uses an informative and friendly tone to connect with the audience.
well developed

The writer uses an informative and friendly tone most of the time.
proficient

The writer begins with an appropriate tone, but it fades. The connection with the audience is not maintained.
approaching proficiency

The writer's tone may be too formal or distant. It may be inappropriate.
emerging

The writer sounds uninterested in either the topic or the audience.
beginning

The voice is extremely weak or absent. The writer's purpose is unknown.
Word Choice

exemplary

The writer uses precise words and clearly defines domain-specific vocabulary.
well developed

The writer uses precise words but doesn't define every one. The language works very well for the topic.
proficient

The language is adequate and used correctly. Some domain-specific vocabulary is used, but it is not explained clearly.
approaching proficiency

The language is general and often vague. Domain-specific vocabulary is not explained.
emerging

The writing lacks precise words, so the message is not clear. More information would help.
beginning

The writing is filled with vague, unclear language. The words simply fill the space.
Sentence Fluency

exemplary

There is striking variety in sentence length and structure. Reading is a pleasure.
well developed

There is significant variety in sentence length and structure. The writing is easy to read.
proficient

There is some variety in sentence length and structure. A few awkward sentences are present.
approaching proficiency

Little variety in sentence length and beginnings may cause the need to reread.
emerging

There are many choppy or incomplete sentences and repeated beginnings. Sentences are too long or too short.
beginning

The writing is a struggle to read. There are many poorly constructed or incomplete sentences.
Conventions

exemplary

Appositives and direct and indirect objects are used correctly. The writing is easy to read.
well developed

There are a few errors with appositives and direct and indirect objects, but they do not affect the meaning.
proficient

There are some noticeable errors with appositives and directs and indirect objects that affect the meaning.
approaching proficiency

Several errors with appositives and direct and indirect objects distract the reader from the meaning.
emerging

Errors with appositives and direct and indirect objects force the reader to reread to make sense of the text.
beginning

There are many errors with appositives and direct and indirect objects. The text is very difficult to read.




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