Narrative Writing/Memoir Paper

Name __________________ Class _____________ Title

(A) Writing Style Voice

         
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Try again. I don't hear your voice. Many words or expressions are bland.    I can hear your voice. Some words or expressions can be improved.   Yes! Fresh words, honest writing! I can hear you loud and clear!    
(B) DEVELOPMENT AND DETAILS
           
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Try again. There is little development. Add details.    Complete story. Look at your beginning or ending, how could it be made better?   Wow! Exciting vivid details, kept me reading until the end! Good job    
(C) KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
 
         
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Try again. What did you learn from this experience?    Good! Try using more descriptive words. How did this change your life? Did it?   I am there! I can tell why you chose this experience. Great writing!    
(D) REVISIONS / PROOFREADING
 
         
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Try again. Did you read your paper out loud? Some sentences are not complete. Many errors found.    Several errors remain. Try reading story out loud. Proofread carefully.   I can see the effort! Very few if any errors! I'm impressed!    
E) OVERALL IMPRESSION
           
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You didn't really try. Spend more time developing ideas for writing.   Yes. I see lots of potential here. Keep working and your writing will shine.   I was touched by your writing. You really made a connection with the audience.    
         
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