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A Survivor Memoir 
A memoir from Mrs. Ruth Becker's point of view on the fateful night that the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank.
Rubric Code: Q63XXC
By klarison
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Paragraph One

Excellent

The essay provides a thorough and effective introduction by discussing the setting and the disaster as the Titanic strikes the iceberg. The reader is quickly drawn into the essay by the writer's style.
Good

The essay provides an introduction by discussing the setting and disaster. The reader is drawn into the essay by the writer's style.
Fair

An attempt is made in the introduction to discuss the setting and the disaster. The reader may find it difficult to proceed into the essay.
Poor

The introduction fails to discuss both the setting and the disaster adequately. The reader is unsure of what will follow.
Paragraph Two

Excellent

The essay fully discusses Mrs. Becker's attempts to help her family survive. Actions are in chronological order and are dramatically described.
Good

The essay discusses Mrs. Becker's attempts to rescue her family. A suitable order is used, and events are described clearly.
Fair

An attempt is made to discuss Mrs. Becker's attempts, but it lacks a logical order. Events may not be fully described so that the reader understands them.
Poor

Major problems in the discussion confuses the reader concerning Mrs. Becker's attempts to save her family.
Paragraph Three

Excellent

The reader is given excellent insight into the Mrs. Becker's thoughts and concerns as she struggles to save her family.
Good

The essay provides a clearn insight into Mrs. Becker's thoughts as she helps her family in the disaster.
Fair

An attempt is made to provide Mrs. Becker's thoughts, although they may be incomplete or unclear.
Poor

The reader is left wondering what Mrs. Becker was thinking about during the disaster.
Paragraph Four

Excellent

An excellent discussion is provided concerning Mrs. Becker's feelings about the disaster and her attempts to save her family. This includes her emotions, goals, desires, or intentions.
Good

The essay discusses Mrs. Becker's feelings about the disaster so that the reader can feel a connection with her.
Fair

An attempt is made to discuss Mrs. Becker's feelings about the disaster and her attempts.
Poor

The reader does not really gain any insight into Mrs. Becker's feelings.
Conventions

Excellent

There are no errors in spelling, punctiation, grammar, usage, or mechanics.
Good

Only 1 or 2 errors are present. The writer has done a good job of proofreading the essay.
Fair

There are 3 or 4 errors present. The writer has made an attempt to proofread the essay.
Poor

Excessive errors exist. The writer has failed to adequately proofread the essay.
Format

Excellent

The essay follows the requirements. It is done in blue or black ink, single spacing is used, consistent margins are present, only 1 side is used, and it is free of crumpling or folding.
Good

Adequate care is given in following the formatting. Minor problems might be present, such as inconsistent margins, etc.
Fair

More care is needed to ensure that all formatting is followed carefully.
Poor

The essay's formatting was neglected. Little or no care was given to it. Lack of pride in the final product is missing.




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