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Memoir 
Memoir
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 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: ZX3A267
By ritahamade
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Poor

Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Fair

Minimally meets expectations

2 pts

Satisfactory

Meets expectations

3 pts

Excellent

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Organization

Poor

There is an absence of narrative elements or an over-emphasis on informational text.
No evidence of transition from paragraph to paragraph.
Fair

There is some organization, but may be difficult to follow at times.
Okay use of transition words.
Satisfactory

Information is organized into a narrative with paragraphs that follow a sequence; unbalanced dialogue, narration and action.
Good use of transition words.
Excellent

Well constructed narrative with paragraphs that follow a logical sequence; balanced dialogue, narration, and action.
Excellent use of transition words,
Lead & Conclusion

Poor

Memoir missing both lead and concluding paragraphs.
Fair

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

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

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

Point of story. Why are you telling this story?
Poor

The significance of the relationship/ event lacks the "So What?" Leaves Reader with too many unanswered questions
Fair

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

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

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

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

Poor

Little or no sensory details
Fair

A few sensory details but mostly limited to visual imagery
Satisfactory

Imagery used effectively; reader can identify and relate to event and/or memoirist.
Excellent

Imagery used exceptionally well; reader can not only identify and relate, but also "feel" as if he/she were an intricate part of narrative
Effective Use of Dialogue

Poor

Memoir does not include dialogue or dialogue is very sketchy/ distracts from narrative
Fair

Includes some dialogue but dialogue is does little to enhance narrative; it interrupts the flow; feels unnatural.
Satisfactory

Good use of dialogue, but at times dialogue sounds cliche.
Excellent

Memoir includes good use of dialogue that contributes to the narrative and gives insight into character/s personality
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 introspective
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
Peer Editing/Comments

Poor

Used too few or none of peers' comments/ suggestions and did not edit final as recommended
Fair

Either used some of peers' suggestions/ comments OR edited final as recommended
Satisfactory

Used some of peers' comments/ suggestions and edited final as recommended
Excellent

Edited final as recommended, used suggestions/ comments from peers, AND continued to add more depth to final
Time Management

Poor

Student wasted in-class time; did not meet deadlines; did not meet minimal length requirement
Fair

Student did not use in-class time wisely. Memoir was either late or did not meet minimal length requirement.
Satisfactory

Student used in-class time wisely; however memoir might have been late or did not meet minimal length requirement.
Excellent

Student used in-class time wisely. Memoir was turned in on time and meet or exceeded minimal length requirement.
Writing Reflection

This is the reflection you are writing on your writing progress.
Poor

Student does not provide a reflection.
Fair

Student provides a reflection but does not show growth and is not long enough.
Satisfactory

Student provides reflection on writing progress and growth but is not 1 page.
Excellent

Student provides 1 full page and an excellent reflection on growth throughout the unit.
Name and Title

Poor

Student did not provide a title to their memoir, nor did they have proper heading with name, teacher's name, class, and date due.
Fair

Student provided either heading or name without class, teacher's name, date due.
Satisfactory

Student provides title and parts heading.
Excellent

Student provides all criteria for proper heading and memoir title.



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