Memoir Rubric Transactional English 40S Value: 10% of Final Grade /40 marks Student Name:

Developing Acceptable Exemplary Score

Part A- Writing Skills

10 marks

0-3 point 4-8 points 9-10 points

Writing is under-developed and lacks clarity. Chapters are not easily identified and headings are missing. Writing does not consistently follow the intro-body-conclusion model. Writing is not focused and lacks a high degree of personal thought and reflection.

Writing is moderately developed but lacks some clarity. Chapters are identified but some headings may be missing. Some of the writing follows the intro-body-conclusion model. Writing is focused and demonstrates some personal thought and reflection.

Writing is clear and chapter topics are easily identified. Writing is well developed and follows the intro-body-conclusion model. Chapters are well written, focused on the topic and demonstrate a high degree of personal thought and reflection.

Part B- Presentation

10 marks

0-3 points 4-8 points 9-10 points

Memoir is basic and front cover lacks elements of creativity. Memoir does not include images, artwork or other décor to enhance its presentation.

Memoir is presented in a standard fashion and has some visual appeal. Front cover has some elements of creativity. Few images, art or other décor is used to enhance presentation.

Memoir is presented in a professional but personable fashion. Front cover is well-designed and is attractive. Memoir is decorated using images, photographs, art and other décor to make it personal and creative.

Part C- Format

10 marks

Format is not carefully followed and some chapters are missing.

Chapters are not easily identifiable and components of the Memoir are missing.

Chapter do not meet the req’d 250 count. Typing isn’t double spaced and not all rough drafts are submitted.

Format is consistent and all chapters have been submitted but some are under the required 250 word count per chapter. Memoir is submitted in a binder but is missing a front cover, title page or table of contents. Some but not all chapters of the rough draft are submitted.

Format is carefully followed and all 16 chapters are submitted completed. Memoir is submitted in a binder and includes a well-designed front cover, title page and table of contents. Chapters are easily identified with headings and meet the 250 word count. Typing is double spaced with 12pt font. Rough drafts are submitted.

Part D- Mechanics 10 marks

0-3 points 4-8 points 9-10 points

Writing contains more than 5 spelling or grammatical errors. Writing contains many run on sentences and is not properly formatted.

Writing contains more than 1 spelling or grammatical error. Writing has complete sentences with some run on sentences.

Writing contains less than 1 spelling or grammatical error. Complete sentences are used.

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