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Memoir

Objective: The student will create a personal memoir based on a personal event that in some what changed their thinking/feeling about a subject. The memoir was: to be written in the first person, be a true event, have changed their thinking/feeling about something.

Rubric Code: X99W8A

By lauraisabel

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Memoir
	Emerging 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Accomplished 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Organization	Emerging Writing is missing either an introduction that propels the reader forward or a conclusion to wrap things up. Pacing feels awkward, rushed in some areas or too slow in others. Organization makes it hard for the reader to get a grip on the storyline.	Developing Writing includes both an introduction and conclusion. Pacing is fairly well controlled, including facts/events that propel the reader forward in the writing. The main idea is defined.	Accomplished Writing includes a powerful and bold introduction Conclusion is well defined and clarifies the meaning of the story for the reader.	Exemplary Writing includes a bold, unique method for introducing the story. Conclusion is satisfying and leaves the reader with a sense of closure.
Sentence Fluency	Emerging The text does not contain a flow Many sentences begin the same way.	Developing The text flows in some areas, but doesn't include a variety of sentence lengths or structures. Sentence beginnings vary throughout the piece.	Accomplished The writing includes a variety of sentence types and beginnings. Compound and complex sentences are used throughout the writing.	Exemplary The writing includes a variety of sentence types and beginnings. Compound and complex sentences are used throughout the writing. Sentences are constructed in a way that underscores and enhances meaning. Sentences vary in length and structure.
Conventions	Emerging Spelling errors are frequent Errors in grammar or usage are very noticeable. Punctuation is often missing or incorrect.	Developing Spelling errors are somewhat frequent Writing contains several errors in grammar or usage. Occasional punctuation errors occur in the piece.	Accomplished Minimal errors spelling occur in the piece Writing contains minimal errors in grammar and/or usage. Punctuation is correct.	Exemplary Spelling is generally correct, even on difficult words. Punctuation is accurate, even creative, adding expression to the piece.