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Memoir Memoir Rubric Code: WA92WW By rellingrw Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Memoir
	Very well done (N/A)	OK (N/A)	Needs improvement (N/A)
a well developed Theme	Very well done The theme is indicated in the title, in the introduction and recapitulated in the resolution. However, it may not be directly, literally stated.	OK The theme is indicated in a couple of places, but not in all three.	Needs improvement The theme is unclear.
Plot or narrative arc	Very well done The plot develops toward a climax and is resolved effectively. The plot demonstrates a conflict that provides tension. The plot expresses the theme.	OK The plot is a little weak, either due to a lack of tension and conflict, or a failure in the resolution.	Needs improvement The narrative arc falls flat.
Description	Very well done The memoir contains description that convinces the readers of the memoir's reality. The description might be dialogue, description of a place or person, or the details of a character's internal thoughts.	OK There is a balance between showing and telling, but the description is not very vivid.	Needs improvement We don't really have a sense of the place, the atmosphere, the characters or the events. The memoir is too general and abstract to be convincing.
Settting	Very well done We have a lively sense of place and time, which helps to shape the memoir.	OK We know where and when the memoir happened.	Needs improvement We are not entirely clear about where and when the events took place.
Characters	Very well done The characters are convincing. They fit into the memoir well and help to develop the theme or big idea.	OK The characters are interesting. We can connect with them.	Needs improvement The characters are a little unrealized. They may not be described well, or they may be too general or stereotyped.
Expression	Very well done The memoir is well written. The vocabulary is well chosen. There are no mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.	OK There are not many mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Needs improvement There are so many mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that they interfere in our reading experience.