Four (4)
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Three (3)
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Two (2)
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One (1)
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Purpose
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clear purpose, insights and observations
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mostly purposeful, good observations
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purpose hard to find;evidence collected, not described, analyzed
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purpose not evident;no clear opinion on theme
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Substance/Strategy
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carefully written, uses textual evidence, reflections on deeper meaning
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Not just anecdotal, has and conveys appreciation of meaning
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Shares memories and anecdotes; does not connect with meaning behind them; development may be lacking
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Unacceptably brief and undeveloped
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Diction/Details
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Superior word choice; much detail and description
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Good (effective)word choice;specific evidence used
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Words not chosen without attention;inadequate theme and opinion are present
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Words carelessly chosen; generally shallow evidence and commentary
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Intro/Conclusion
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Engages the reader; sets direction; conclusion enhances opening
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Brings reader into piece;sets some sense of direction; conclusion is appropriate
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Not much direction; conclusion not well related
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No detail, direction or focus; writing just stops
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Including textual evidence
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Effective quotes, summaries, paraphrases; blends smoothly into body, and commentary
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Includes quotes, etc, reasonably well
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Some evidence from memoir;might not cite or paraphrase
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Insufficient or no textual evidence
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Correctness
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Errors in spelling, grammar, and usage rare/insignificant
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Errors are few don't distract reader
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More frequent errors and are somewhat distracting
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Errors so severe interfere with clarity and meaning
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