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Memoir

SWBAT create a memoir based on a personal event that in some way changed their thinking/feeling about a subject.

Rubric Code: A7723C

By ECaleb

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Memoir
	Emerging 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Accomplished 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Ideas / Content pts The heart of the message, the content of the piece, the main theme, together with the details that enrich and develop that theme. (Watermelon/Seed Moments)	Emerging The writer has not defined the topic in a meaningful, personal way. Information is limited or unclear; length is not adequate to fully involve the reader.	Developing The topic is fairly broad; however, you can see where the writer is headed. The writer draws on knowledge/experience, but has difficulty going from general to specific.	Accomplished The topic has been narrowed down to include one significant event. Details within the writing enhance the story. Observations are personal and specific.	Exemplary The topic is narrow and manageable; relevant, telling, quality details give beyond obvious information. Shows comprehension of life and a knack for picking out what is significant.
Senses Used pts Students write a memoir using their senses. The five senses (touch, hear, smell, taste, see) is what guides the emotions, and ideas expressed in the memoir.	Emerging Writing did not focus on any senses. Student's writing failed to evoke the sense in the reader.	Developing Writing attempts to focus on a sense. The reader's sense is somewhat evoked by the author's writing.	Accomplished Writing is enhanced by the use of description based on the use of more than one sense. The sense is evoked in the reader based on author's use of description.	Exemplary Writing is strong due to their robust use of description on the basis of at least two senses. The reader experiences the accounts due to the strong use of description.
Voice pts The heart and soul, the magic, the wit along with the feeling and conviction of the individual writer coming out through the words.	Emerging The writing is risk-free. The development of the topic is too limited, making it difficult distinguish a point of view. Writing is stiff and impersonal.	Developing Writing shows that thought was given to the audience. The point of view of the writer is somewhat clear. Writing is safe with some bright moments of the writer's language.	Accomplished The writer takes a risk and shows who he/she is throughout the writing. Writing is personal and engaging. The writer's ideas and point of view are easily understandable.	Exemplary The reader feels a strong interaction with the writer, sensing the writer behind the words. Illustrates a uniquely, honest approach that adds interest believability.
Organization pts Is the intended structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning the logical and sometimes intriguing pattern of ideas.	Emerging Writing is missing either a hook or a conclusion. Pacing feels awkward, rushed, or too slow. Organization makes it hard to get a grip on the main point.	Developing Writing includes both an introduction and conclusion. Pacing is fairly well controlled, including facts that propel the reader forward. Clear main idea.	Accomplished Writing includes a hook that creates interest; conclusion is well defined and clarifies meaning. Pacing is controlled, giving enough information to clarify the storyline. Main idea is defined.	Exemplary Writing includes an interesting, original hook. Conclusion is satisfying with a sense of closure. Details and information "fit" and create a sense of "flow."
Word Choice pts The use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader.	Emerging Writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary or has not searched for words to convey specific meaning. Writer uses particular words repeatedly throughout the piece.	Developing The language is functional with one or two fine moments. Familiar words and phrases communicate adequately the message of the writing. Some repetition of words.	Accomplished Words and phrases begin to capture the reader's attention. Writer attempts to use colorful language. Word choice adds energy and depth to the meaning of the piece.	Exemplary Words choice is specific/ accurate. Words and phrases catch the reader's eye and linger in their mind. Writer has taken care to put just the right word or phrase in just the right spot.
Sentence Fluency pts The rhythm and flow of the language, the sound of word patterns, the way in which the writing plays to the ear -- not just the eye.	Emerging The text does not contain a flow to the words that invites expressive oral reading. Many sentences begin the same way.	Developing Parts of the text invite expressive oral reading. Sentence beginnings vary throughout the piece. Sentences connect without the overuse of connectives.	Accomplished Text hums along with a steady beat, making oral reading easy. Sentences build on one another, illustrating the creative use of connectives.	Exemplary Writing has an easy flow that invites expressive oral reading. Sentences are constructed in a way that enhances meaning. Sentences vary in length and structure.
Conventions pts Are the mechanics correct in the piece -- spelling, grammar and usage, paragraphing, use of capitals, and punctuation?	Emerging Spelling errors are frequent (more than 8). Errors in grammar or usage are very noticeable, frequent, and affect meaning. Punctuation is often missing or incorrect.	Developing Spelling errors are somewhat frequent (4-8). Writing contains several errors in grammar or usage, but are not serious enough to affect meaning. Occasional punctuation errors.	Accomplished Minimal errors spelling occur in the piece (2-4). Writing contains small errors in grammar/ usage. Punctuation is correct. Displays understanding of standard conventions.	Exemplary Spelling is generally correct, even on difficult words. Punctuation is accurate, even creative, adding expression to the piece. The writer displays a good grasp of standard writing conventions.
Drafting pts Editing process- Did the scholar draft his/her work in that their final draft is different than their first and significantly more effective?	Emerging The writer did not write more than one draft and the final draft seems like an exact replica of their first draft.	Developing The writer drafted but did not take advantage of the editing process because each draft seems to be exactly like the last.	Accomplished The writer has an effective final highlighting writing conventions deemed "accomplished." Difference between first and final.	Exemplary The writer drafted, took advantage of each editing phase and incorporated peer/teacher comments; there is a clear distinction between first and final.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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