Memoir Rubric -8th Grade

MEMOIR PROJECT RUBRIC

Name _____________________________________

IDEAS and CONTENT the meaning and the development of the message	§ Stories highlight meaningful, life-changing, special, or otherwise significant moments in the writer’s life § Minimum of 1 typed page § All necessary information and details are included § Writer demonstrates knowledge of memoir as a genre: includes dialogue, setting, descriptive details, and reflection § Creative and thoughtful title that captures the memoir’s theme _________ / 5
ORGANIZATION the internal structure of the piece of writing	§ Inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion § Writing has a logical order or pattern § Transitions are used effectively to show change in idea, experience, or time period § Effective pacing: the writer spends just enough time on a topic (not too much information or too little) _________ / 4
VOICE the way the writer brings the topic to life	§ Purpose is clear and powerful § Awareness of audience makes for compelling and engaging reading: the writing reaches out and pulls the reader in § The writing has style and flavor unique to the writer _________ / 3
WORD CHOICE the specific vocabulary the writer uses to convey meaning	§ Wording is precise § Powerful and engaging words; evidence of strong vocabulary § Consistent of tense § Figurative language (metaphors, similes, idiom, etc.) is used effectively _________ / 4
SENTENCE FLUENCY the way the words and phrases flow throughout the text	§ Writing is smooth and enjoyable to read § Use of transitional words and phrases § Sentence length and structure is varied and sophisticated. § Sentences begin in a variety of ways _________ / 4
CONVENTIONS the mechanical correctness of the writing	§ Correct grammar § Correct sentence structure: no fragments or run-ons § Correct spelling and punctuation § Correct format _________ / 4 points
TOTAL _________ / 24