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Memoir 2

Students will narrate a personal memoir. The memoir should focus on the relationship of a person/place/thing and/or relate an event that had a substantial impact on the author. The memoir must include sensory language, a compelling hook paragraph, and a memorable concluding paragraph.

Rubric Code: Z25X234

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Memoir: Lesson Learned
	Undeveloped Little or no evidence of substance or process 10 pts	Developing Elementary work that attempts to adhere to process and substance 15 pts	Meets expectations Competent effort that adheres to process and substance 20 pts	Exceeds Expectations Work that demonstrates sophisticated writing skills 20 pts
Organization	Undeveloped Hastily written or unrevised work that demonstrates little adherence to the writing process or the specifics of the assignment.	Developing There is some organization, but may be difficult to follow at times. Autobiographical with a spattering of narrative elements.	Meets expectations Information is organized into a narrative with paragraphs that follow a sequence; unbalanced dialogue, narration and action.	Exceeds Expectations Well constructed narrative with paragraphs that follow a logical sequence; balanced dialogue, narration, and action.
Hook & Conclusion	Undeveloped Little evidence of compelling hook or concluding paragraphs.	Developing Missing either hook or concluding paragraph; OR, both paragraphs were included, but did not hook reader or left reader hanging.	Meets expectations Both hook and concluding paragraphs included and effective.	Exceeds Expectations Both hook and concluding paragraphs highly successful.
Relationship/Event	Undeveloped The significance of the relationship/event leaves Reader with too many unanswered questions.	Developing The significance of relationship/event hints at the lesson but reader still has questions.	Meets expectations The significance of the relationship/ event is recognizable; the lesson is clear.	Exceeds Expectations The significance of the relationship/event is clearly evident and the lesson is demonstrated using a highly developed vocabulary and imagery.
Imagery/sensory details	Undeveloped Little or no sensory details	Developing A few sensory details but mostly limited to visual imagery	Meets expectations Imagery used effectively; reader can identify and relate to event and/or memoirist.	Exceeds Expectations Imagery used exceptionally well; reader can not only identify and relate, but also feel as if he/she were an intricate part of narrative
Time Management	Undeveloped Student wasted in-class time; did not meet deadlines.	Developing Student did not use in-class time wisely. Completed memoir was late.	Meets expectations Student used in-class time wisely; however, completed memoir might have been late.	Exceeds Expectations Student used in-class time wisely. Memoir was turned in completed on time.

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