Skip to main content
iRubric: Memoir (creative writing 11-12) rubric

iRubric: Memoir (creative writing 11-12) rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Memoir (creative writing 11-12) 
Memoir (creative writing 11-12)
Rubric Code: X2CX5W
By QaReet
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Memoir
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs More

2 pts

Focus

Excellent

There is a clear focus on one event or the events surrounding one situation or character. Side characters or events are not explored.
Good

The focus of the story slightly wavers from the central event or character.
Fair

The focus of the story is unclear at times, but is basically present. Side characters and events are explored unnecessarily.
Needs More

No apparent focus
Persuasion / details

Excellent

The reader feels as if they are going through the experience with the author.
Good

There are only a few lapses in moments where the reader looses the connection with the author.
Fair

The reader rarely feels like the are in the experience with the author.
Needs More

The reader never feels like they are in the experience with the author.
Recreation of Experience

Excellent

The story is told chronologically and is fluent.
Good

The story is told well either chronologically or with fluency but is lacking in one of these areas.
Fair

The story could use more work in both being told chronologically or with fluency.
Needs More

The story is not told chronologically or fluently.
Memoir Structure

Excellent

Follows the rules of being a memoir and takes place within a slice of time (no longer than a school year for a string of minor events or no longer than a day for one major event).
Good

Story takes place in a time period that slightly exceeds the amount suggested.
Fair

Time period of story is much longer than necessary (longer than a school year for a string of minor events or longer than a week for one major event).
Needs More

The memoir is an autobiography, spanning the author's entire life.
Reflection

Excellent

There is a clear sense of how the events depicted have affected the author or would be relevant to a reader
Good

There is limited insight into how the events depicted have affected the author
-or- There is an awkward paragraph tacked onto the end that explains what the author has learned.
Fair

There is little indication of how the events have affected the author.
Needs More

There is no reflection on the effects of the events depicted.
Standards of English

Excellent

The memoir has few to no errors in grammar or spelling that interfere with meaning.
Good

The Memoir has few to moderate amount of errors in grammar and spelling that interfere with meaning.
Fair

The memoir has significant errors in grammar and spelling that interfere with meaning.
Needs More

The memoir has so many errors in grammar and spelling that it prevents the reader from understanding the events being retold.
Nuts & Bolts

Excellent

Memoir is typed and stapled. 12 pt. Times New Roman. double spaced. Name, teacher, class, and date at the top.
Good

Memoir is typed and stapled but does not meet the other requirements of font, spacing, or heading.
Fair

Memoir is typed and stapled. Font is bigger than 12 pt. or is a funky script that is difficult to read. Double spaced. Name is at the top.
Needs More

Memoir is messy and not typed, not double spaced, and does not have a full heading.



Keywords:
  • memoir, creative writing

Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n232