Submit your memoir below, either attaching a file or pasting your work into the text field below.

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Writing Your Memoir Rubric

  Insufficient Evidence Emerging Developing Proficient Extending
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Overall impression There is too little information to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. My memoir may be incomplete, missing a beginning, middle, or ending. It has some good story moments that begin to capture a specific theme or period from my life. My memoir is partially complete, with a loosely defined beginning, middle, and ending. It has some engaging moments as it captures a specific period from my life. My memoir is complete, with a beginning, middle, and ending. It is engaging and captures a specific theme or period from my life. My memoir is complete, with an effective beginning, middle and end. It is told with style and quality, effectively capturing the specific theme or period from my life.
Meaning There is too little information to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. I am learning to reflect on my experiences and draw insights from them. I show a beginning understanding of myself and my life. My message is starting to develop. I reflect on my experiences and draw some insights from them. I show a developing understanding of myself and my life.My message is somewhat evident. I reflect on my experiences, drawing important insights from them: I show a strong understanding of myself and my life. My message is apparent and well developed. I reflect deeply on my experiences, drawing meaningful insights from them. I show a detailed understanding of myself and my life. My message is clear and sophisticated.
Writing quality There is too little information to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. My writing style shows potential, although there may be many errors that impact the clarity and flow. My writing style is simple and clear, with several errors in grammar or other conventions. My writing style is engaging and well-crafted, with only a few minor errors in grammar or other conventions. My writing style is polished and compelling, with a mature command of language and minimal errors in grammar or other conventions.