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Memoir 
Memoir
Students will narrate a personal memoir. The memoir should relate an event that had a substantial impact on the memoirist. The memoir must include effective use of dialogue, imagery, and a reflection, as well as a compelling lead paragraph and a memorable concluding paragraph.
Rubric Code: XX98CXX
By kosha5
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Poor

Does not meet expectations

10 pts

Fair

Minimally meets expectations

20 pts

Satisfactory

Meets expectations

40 pts

Excellent

Exceeds expectations

50 pts

Organization

Chronological Order-Plot builds in intensity to turning point.
Poor

There is an absence of narrative elements or an over-emphasis on informational text. Written like an autobiography.
Fair

There is some organization, but may be difficult to follow at times.
Autobiographical with a spattering of narrative elements.
Satisfactory

Information is organized into a narrative with paragraphs that follow chronological order; unbalanced dialogue, narration and action.
Excellent

Well constructed narrative with paragraphs that follow chronological order, balanced dialogue, narration, and action.
Intro & Conclusion

Has a strong attention getter and concluding punch.
Poor

Memoir missing both intro. and concluding paragraphs.
Fair

Missing either intro. or concluding paragraph; OR, both paragraphs were included, but did not "hook" reader AND left reader "hanging"
Satisfactory

Both intro and concluding paragraphs written, but one or the other was lacking (the hook or the wrap-up)
Excellent

Both intro and concluding paragraphs highly successful. Reader was "hooked" from the very beginning, and given a strong closure.
Event

The event is important to the writer and it shows.
Poor

The significance of the event. Leaves Reader with too many unanswered questions
Fair

The significance of the event hints at the "So What?" but reader still has questions
Satisfactory

The significance of the event is recognizable; answers the "So What?"
Excellent

The significance of the event is clearly evident. The "So What?" has been answered.
Voice

The writing style shows originality and fits the memoir. Not too formal or informal.
Poor

Writer's diction is too informal/too much slang; tone does not match topic of memoir; style is stilted.
Fair

Diction is often informal. Tone does not always match topic of memoir; style is occasionally stilted.
Satisfactory

Tone matches topic of memoir; style is natural; some slang, but does not distract greatly.
Excellent

Style is natural and flows well. Tone matches topic. Diction suits memoir, is used appropriately/ at appropriate times.
Imagery/sensory details

At least 3 pieces of strong sensory image.
Poor

Little or no sensory details
Fair

1 piece of sensory image use
Satisfactory

Two pieces of sensory image used
Excellent

Imagery used exceptionally well; At least 3 pieces/ reader can not only identify and relate, but also "feel" as if he/she were an intricate part of narrative
Reflection

Poor

Memoir did not include a reflection.
Fair

Reflection is sketchy or not relevant to memoir.
Satisfactory

Reflection is included, but could have been more intropective
Excellent

Reflection is detailed and relevant; gives good insight to memorist
Mechanics

Poor

Consistent errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Impedes readability
Fair

Frequent errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Begins to impede readability
Satisfactory

Few errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Needs some editing
Excellent

May have minor errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Needs little or no editing



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