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Memoir Fictional Memoir "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick" 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: CB2BB6 By Rambey Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Memoir Project
	Youngling Does not meet expectations 1 pts	Padawan Minimally meets expectations 2 pts	Jedi Knight Meets expectations 3 pts	Jedi Master Exceeds expectations 4 pts
Organization	Youngling There is an absence of narrative elements or an over-emphasis on informational text. Written like an autobiography.	Padawan There is some organization, but may be difficult to follow at times. Autobiographical with a spattering of narrative elements.	Jedi Knight Information is organized into a narrative with paragraphs that follow a sequence; unbalanced dialogue, narration and action.	Jedi Master Well constructed narrative with paragraphs that follow a logical sequence; balanced dialogue, narration, and action.
Lead & Conclusion	Youngling Memoir missing both lead and concluding paragraphs.	Padawan Missing either lead or concluding paragraph; OR, both paragraphs were included, but did not "hook" reader AND left reader "hanging"	Jedi Knight Both lead and concluding paragraphs written, but one or the other was lacking (the hook or the wrap-up)	Jedi Master Both lead and concluding paragraphs highly successful. Reader was "hooked" from the very beginning, and given a strong closure.
Relationship/Event	Youngling The significance of the relationship/ event lacks the "So What?" Leaves Reader with too many unanswered questions	Padawan The significance of relationship/ event hints at the "So What?" but reader still has questions	Jedi Knight The significance of the relationship/ event is recognizable; answers the "So What?"	Jedi Master The significance of the relationship/ event is clearly evident. The "So What?" has been answered.
Voice	Youngling Writer's diction is too informal/too much slang; tone does not match topic of memoir; style is stilted.	Padawan Diction is often informal. Tone does not always match topic of memoir; style is occasionally stilted.	Jedi Knight Tone matches topic of memoir; style is natural; some slang, but does not distract greatly.	Jedi Master Style is natural and flows well. Tone matches topic. Diction suits memoir, is used appropriately/ at appropriate times.
Imagery/sensory details	Youngling Little or no sensory details	Padawan A few sensory details but mostly limited to visual imagery	Jedi Knight Imagery used effectively; reader can identify and relate to event and/or memoirist.	Jedi Master 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	Youngling Memoir does not include dialogue or dialogue is very sketchy/ distracts from narrative	Padawan Includes some dialogue but dialogue is does little to enhance narrative; it interrupts the flow; feels unnatural.	Jedi Knight Good use of dialogue, but at times dialogue sounds cliche.	Jedi Master Memoir includes good use of dialogue that contributes to the narrative and gives insight into character/s personality
Reflection	Youngling Memoir did not include a reflection.	Padawan Reflection is sketchy or not relevant to memoir.	Jedi Knight Reflection is included, but could have been more intropective	Jedi Master Reflection is detailed and relevant; gives good insight to memorist
Mechanics	Youngling Consistent errors ~Punctuation ~Capitalization ~Spelling Impedes readability	Padawan Frequent errors ~Punctuation ~Capitalization ~Spelling Begins to impede readability	Jedi Knight Few errors ~Punctuation ~Capitalization ~Spelling Needs some editing	Jedi Master May have minor errors ~Punctuation ~Capitalization ~Spelling Needs little or no editing
Peer Editing/Comments	Youngling Used too few or none of peers' comments/ suggestions and did not edit final as recommended	Padawan Either used some of peers' suggestions/ comments OR edited final as recommended	Jedi Knight Used some of peers' comments/ suggestions and edited final as recommended	Jedi Master Edited final as recommended, used suggestions/ comments from peers, AND continued to add more depth to final
Time Management	Youngling Student wasted in-class time; did not meet deadlines; did not meet minimal length requirement	Padawan Student did not use in-class time wisely. Memoir was either late or did not meet minimal length requirement.	Jedi Knight Student used in-class time wisely; however memoir might have been late or did not meet minimal length requirement.	Jedi Master Student used in-class time wisely. Memoir was turned in on time and meet or exceeded minimal length requirement.

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