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Fictional Memoir "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick" 
Memoir Project
Students will create a fictional character and write a fictional memoir based on a drawing in "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick" portfolio. The memoir must be written from a first-person point of view and demonstrate the elements of narrative writing/short story creative writing.
Rubric Code: JB2BAC
By Rambey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  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 story elements or an over emphasis on informational text.
Story lacks sequence.
Padawan

There is some organization but may be difficult to follow at times.
More informational with a spattering of narrative elements.
Jedi Knight

Information is organized into a story with paragraphs that follow a sequence with unbalanced dialogue, narration and action.
Jedi Master

Information is organized into a story with very well constructed paragraphs that follow a logical sequence and include balanced dialogue, narration and action.
Creativity

Youngling

The memoir lacks personality. It reads more like a report of facts than a personal story. Lacks character development.
Padawan

The memoir attempts to engage the reader but loses focus. Some character development.
Jedi Knight

The memoir has some personality. There are some personal touches that make it seem real but overall, it leaves much to be desired.
Jedi Master

The memoir is believable with personal touches throughout. It's a pleasure to read and the character is well-developed.
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 events/people/situation
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 story
Effective Use of Dialogue

Youngling

Memoir does not include dialogue or dialogue is sketchy/does not impact story
Padawan

Memoir includes some dialogue but dialogue is does not reveal character
Jedi Knight

Memoir includes good use of dialogue but at times dialogue sounds stereotypical or cliched.
Jedi Master

Memoir includes good use of dialogue. Dialogue contributes to unique characterization
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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