| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Purpose/meaning W7.3 | Central idea is clear & remains focused on one moment throughout. | Central idea is clear & remains focused on one moment for most of the paper. | Central idea is clear, but does not remain focused on one moment in several sections. | Central idea is unclear &/or an entire event is covered rather than a moment. |
Structure/ Organization W7.3 | Strong hook, strong conclusion, & strong reflection. | Sufficient hook, conclusion, & reflection. | Missing one component. | Missing two components. |
Student orients reader with strong POV & sequence. | Student orients reader with sufficient POV & sequence | Sequence isn’t logical in parts OR missing a clear POV. | Sequence rarely unfolds naturally & logically. |
Variety of transitional phrases used throughout. | Variety of transitional words used throughout. | Variety of transitions used in parts. | Sporadic use of transitions. |
Craft/Style L7.3 | Consistent & effective use of precise words, phrases, & sensory details to convey experiences & events. | Sufficient use of precise words, phrases, & sensory details to convey experiences & events. | Occasional use of precise words, phrases, & sensory details to convey experiences & events. | Precise words, phrases, & sensory details rarely used. |
Creative 6 word memoir for a title that alludes to event. | 6 word title included, but is directly focused on event | Title included, but isn’t a 6 word memoir | Title isn’t included or is simply the genre. |
Consistent & effective use of a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths, & styles. | Sufficient use of a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths, & styles. | Attempts to use a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths, & styles. | Rarely uses a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths, & styles. |