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8th Grade Memories Essay Quote Reaction Essay A turning point in literature or real life is a memorable moment that can make a big impact on future events. Usually, a turning point is either a moment of clarity, learning experience, or an enjoyable event. Choose one type of turning point per paragraph and how it relates to your experience at St. John’s Lutheran. Be very specific in your description of the events. Rubric Code: P4XBX7 By camr00n81 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Memories Essay
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3 Main Points
	Poor Contains points that are not understandable and have no relevance, transitions are missing, no continuity. 20 pts	Fair Some points are unclear or poorly organized, missing topic sents, lacking reflection and explanation. 35 pts	Good Clearly demonstrates 3 well organized main points, shows good transitions, and makes interesting and thought-provoking points. 50 pts	Your Score (N/A)
Grammar, Spelling and Mechanics
	Poor There are 5 spelling, usage, or grammar errors. (-1 PER ERROR) 5 pts	Fair There are a few obvious, glaring errors. (-1 PER ERROR) 7 pts	Good There are no errors throughout the entire paper. 10 pts	z x (-1 PER ERROR) (N/A)
Introduction and Conclusion
	Poor Poorly organized, neither informative nor entertaining, does not connect to the rest of the paper. 5 pts	Fair Small errors and omissions, redundant, too short, or lacking analysis. Either entertaining or informative, but not both. 7 pts	Good Both informative and entertaining. Draws the reader in to the topic while sumarizing and wrapping up the paper. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Thesis Statement no "it" "things" "stuff" or misusue of "there" "their" or "they're"
	Poor Much of the content strays from the main topic or the thesis statement is missing altogether. 5 pts	Fair Somewhat on topic, but thesis does not match up with the body of the paper. Thesis may be difficult to find. 7 pts	Good Clearly adheres to a well stated, easily identifiable simple thesis statement which summarizes and previews the paper. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Format
	Poor Too much of the proper format is missing or poorly done. 10 pts	Fair Close to proper format, but missing one or more elements. 12 pts	Good 500 words, clearly written, includes 5 total paragraphs. 20 pts	z (N/A)
Total 100 Points Possible