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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: KX3X6A8
By RQueen
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

Exceeds expectations

4 pts

Satisfactory

Meets expectations

3 pts

Fair

Minimally meets expectations

2 pts

Poor

Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Organization

Excellent

Well constructed narrative with paragraphs that follow a logical sequence; balanced dialogue, narration, and action.
Satisfactory

Information is organized into a narrative with paragraphs that follow a sequence; unbalanced dialogue, narration and action.
Fair

There is some organization, but may be difficult to follow at times.
Autobiographical with a spattering of narrative elements.
Poor

There is an absence of narrative elements or an over-emphasis on informational text. Written like an autobiography.
Voice

Excellent

Style is natural and flows well. Tone matches topic. Diction suits memoir, is used appropriately/ at appropriate times.
Satisfactory

Tone matches topic of memoir; style is natural; some slang, but does not distract greatly.
Fair

Diction is often informal. Tone does not always match topic of memoir; does not read well
Poor

Writer's diction is too informal/too much slang; tone does not match topic of memoir; takes away from the essay.
Imagery/sensory details

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
Satisfactory

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

A few sensory details but mostly limited to visual imagery
Poor

Little or no sensory details
Mechanics

Excellent

May have minor errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Needs little or no editing
Satisfactory

Few errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Needs some editing
Fair

Frequent errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Begins to impede readability
Poor

Consistent errors
~Punctuation
~Capitalization
~Spelling
Impedes readability
MLA Format

Excellent

Followed proper MLA format including:
Header
Heading
Font/Spacing
Title
Satisfactory

Mostly followed proper MLA format but was missing one of the following elements:
Header
Heading
Font/Spacing
Title
Fair

Attempted to follow proper MLA format but left out or misused more than one element.
Poor

Failed to properly use MLA format mostly or entirely.
Meets Requirements

Excellent

Story was told in 1st person, narrative style with a minimum of 400 words.
Satisfactory

Met the minimum word requirement but did not consistently stay in 1st person.
Fair

Was told in 1st person, but did not meet the minimum word requirement.
Poor

Did not meet the word requirement and was not told in 1st person narrative style.



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