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Narrative Memoir

After reading examples of literary non-fiction and memoirs, students revised their own memoir. Our major focus is on utilizing two of the techniques we've discussed in conjunction with the memoirs we've studied.

Rubric Code: P25X233

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaches Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Ideas and Organization One focused idea pertaining to a personal experience	Exceeds Standards There are no generalizations in the beginning or throughout. Perspective is consistent. There is one focused idea pertaining to a personal experience. An anecdote, or story is related. Details are relevant and ideas are fully developed. The author establishes a setting and develops characters. Strong ending.	Meets Standards There are no generalizations in the beginning or throughout. Perspective is consistent. An anecdote or story is related. There is one focused idea based on a personal experience but setting and characters are only somewhat developed. Established ending.	Approaches Standards There might be generalizations or a trite hook. Perspective may be inconsistent.There may be a story, but it is not developed.The author writes about an experience but does not stay on topic or does not include details of setting or characters. Ending is lacking.	Below Standards The beginning is too general and/or hook is cliche. Perspective is inconsistent. There is no story or anecdote. Details aren't included or are irrelevant. Ending is abrupt. Little or no writing was completed.
Memoir Technique #1 The memoir utilizes one of the techniques discussed in class in conjunction with the personal narratives studied.	Exceeds Standards One of the following is used creatively, effectively, and thoroughly: A. symbolism B. compare/contrast C. characterization D. imagery, description, showing, not telling	Meets Standards One of the following is used effectively: A. symbolism B. compare/contrast C. characterization D. imagery, description, showing, not telling	Approaches Standards One of the following is used but not with depth or meaning: A. symbolism B. compare/contrast C. characterization D. imagery, description, showing, not telling	Below Standards The memoir is missing the first of the required techniques or does not use it effectively.
Memoir Technique #2 The memoir utilizes another of the techniques discussed in class in conjunction with the personal narratives studied.	Exceeds Standards Another of the following is used effectively and thoroughly: A. symbolism B. compare/contrast C. characterization D. imagery, description, showing, not telling	Meets Standards Another of the following is used effectively: A. symbolism B. compare/contrast C. characterization D. imagery, description, showing, not telling	Approaches Standards Another of the following is used but not with depth or meaning: A. symbolism B. compare/contrast C. characterization D. imagery, description, showing, not telling	Below Standards The memoir is missing the second of the required techniques or does not use it effectively.
Conventions Close attention to spelling, punctuation, and grammar.	Exceeds Standards There are few to no grammatical and typographical errors. The paper is typed in MLA format. The paper seems to be proofread. There are NO run-ons or fragments.	Meets Standards There are several grammatical and typographical errors. The paper is typed in MLA format. The paper seems to be proofread. There are NO run-ons or fragments.	Approaches Standards There are frequent grammatical and typographical errors, but they do not interfere with understanding. The paper ignores MLA format. The paper may not have been proofread. There may be run-ons and/or fragments.	Below Standards There are frequent grammatical and typographical errors, and they may interfere with understanding. There are run-ons and/or fragments. MLA format is ignored. The paper was not proofread. The writer is unaware of proper sentence structure.

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