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Memoir (creative writing 11-12)
Memoir (creative writing 11-12)
Rubric Code:
A28328
By
cmcorwell
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Memoir
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Needs More
1 pts
Focus
Excellent
There is a clear focus on one event or the events surrounding one situation or character. Side characters or events are not explored
Good
The focus of the story slightly wavers from the central event or character
Fair
The focus of the story is unclear at times, but is basically present. Side characters and events are explored unnecessarily
Needs More
No apparent focus
Persuasion / details
Excellent
The reader feels as if they are going through the experience with the author
Good
There are only a few lapses in moments where the reader looses the connection with the author
Fair
The reader rarely feels like the are in the experience with the author
Needs More
The reader never feels like they are in the experience with the author
Recreation of Experience
Excellent
The story is told chronologically and fluent
Good
The story is told well either chronologically or with fluency but is lacking in one of these areas
Fair
The story could use more work in both being told chronologically or with fluency
Needs More
The story is not told chronologically or fluently
Memoir Structure
Excellent
Follows the rules of being a memoir and takes place within a slice of time (no longer than a school year for a string of minor events or no longer than a day for one major event)
Good
Story takes place in a time period that slightly exceeds the amount suggested
Fair
Time period of story is much longer than necessary (longer than a school year for a string of minor events or longer than a week for one major event)
Needs More
The memoir is an autobiography, spanning the author's entire life
Reflection
Excellent
There is a clear sense of how the events depicted have affected the author.
Good
There is limited insight into how the events depicted have affected the author -or- There is an awkward paragraph tacked onto the end that explains what the author has learned
Fair
There is little indication of how the events have affected the author
Needs More
There is no reflection on the effects of the events depicted
Nuts & Bolts
Excellent
Memoir is typed and stapled following MLA guidelines. 12 pt. Times New Roman double spaced. Name, instructor, course, and date at the top. There is an original title (not just Katie's Memoir)
Good
Memoir is typed and stapled following MLA format. 12 pt. Times New Roman double spaced. Name at the top. Generic title (My Memoir)
Fair
Memoir is typed and stapled. Font is bigger than 12 pt. or is a funky script that is difficult to read. Double spaced. Name is at the top. Generic title.
Needs More
Memoir is messy and not typed (note: special handwriting accommodations can be made, but must be made prior to the due date), no name, no title, single spaced, etc.
Keywords:
memoir, creative writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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