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Essay______
MEMOIR
Grammar Codes: to make corrections, copy the bold rule,
then write FIXED: and correct your sentence.
A. Misspelled word. Write the correct spelling of the word 10 times on your paper.
Name: ______________
Grade: ______________
Planning Page (s)
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B. Comma error (on your corrections sheet, write the comma rule that fits your situation)
B1. Use a comma between two independent clauses joined by for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so. (FANBOYS)
B2. Use commas to separate items in a series (Ex: I like pears, apples, and oranges.)
B3. Use a comma between two adjectives of a similar meaning or tone used to describe the same noun.
B4. Use a comma to set off introductory elements and phrases.
B5. Use commas to set off the explainers of the direct quotation.
B6. Use a comma to prevent misreading.
B7. Do not use unnecessary commas.
Rough Draft with
Edits
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Final Draft Score
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________ Writer maintains informal style
________ Writer presents a hook for the reader
to engage him/her in the story right away
________ Writer shows a clear beginning,
middle and end of the story
________ Writer writes with purpose. There is
a clear lesson to learn in this memoir.
C. Sentence fragment. A sentence must have a subject and a predicate.
D. Run-on. You’ve joined two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
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Writing Checklist:
E. Vocabulary Error. I don’t think you know what this word means. Use a better fitting word.
F. Punctuation Error. (on your corrections sheet, write the punctuation rule that fits your situation)
F1. Periods and commas always go inside quotation marks.
F2. Quotation marks can be overused – especially when using “air quotes”. Try to let your words do the work
and not the punctuation
F3. Wrong or missing punctuation.
F4. Apostrophe error
F5. Overuse. Symbols, codes, and decorations are doing more of the talking than the words. If you feel the
need to add an exclamation point (or several), bolding a word, or writing in ALL CAPS – consider using
stronger language instead to get your point across to the reader.
G. Verb Error. (on your corrections sheet, write the verb rule that fits your situation)
G1. Tense. You have shifted tense (past, present, future). Keep tense the same throughout your writing.
G2. Plurals. Keep close watch that plural nouns require singular verbs and singular nouns require plural verbs.
G3 Helping and Linking verbs. You have added or left out a needed helping verb with the action verb.
Crafting Codes: to make corrections, copy the bold rule, then
write FIXED: and correct your sentence.
________ Writer uses the title as an
opportunity to add to the piece – not as a
distraction or simply states the assignment.
________ Writer uses a variety of sentence
styles. The piece has a flow, not robotic,
choppy, or too wordy.
1 = missing in most of the piece
(much below expectations)
2 = missing in large sections of
the piece (below expectations)
3 = Shows up but is not very
clear or difficult to find (meets
expectations)
H. Avoid talking about your writing in your writing. Get right to the point.
Corrections
needed: ______
I. Omit this part. Rewrite your sentence without this. (if an entire sentence is crossed out, write out the two sentences
that surround it as part of your FIXED)
J. Add to this sentence. It needs more In order to help the reader understand.
K. There Is no rule for this. No need to write a rule, just go straight to FIXED:
L. Stronger word choice please! This word is dead, useless - there are countless others to pick from - so swap it
out!
Grammar Score _____/50 Look to the left to see final score total
4 = located in most of the piece
(above expectations)
5 = excellent work (way above
expectations)
Checklist Score ___/50
Look to the left to see final score total