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Today's Epistle 
Today's Epistle
Students will write a “paper” which, in essence, creates a new Pauline epistle by envisioning what Paul might compose if he were writing today to the community to which they belong.
Rubric Code: B248C53
By csbono90
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceeds

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Following assignment directions
25 %

Exceeds

The epistle reads exactly as if Paul himself or his amanuensis were writing. The content of the epistle is very creative but clearly includes aspects of Paul's understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the message is directly contingent to the specific context.
Good

The epistle reads as if Paul himself or his amanuensis were writing. The content of the epistle is creative but includes aspects of Paul's understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the message is contingent to the specific context.
Fair

The epistle reads most of the time as if Paul himself or his amanuensis were writing. The content of the epistle is fairly creative but sometimes includes aspects of Paul's understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the message is fairly contingent to the specific context.
Poor

The epistle reads weakly as if Paul himself or his amanuensis were writing. The content of the epistle is somewhat creative but rarely includes aspects of Paul's understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the message is poorly contingent to the specific context.
Unacceptable

The epistle does not read as if Paul himself or his amanuensis were writing; and/or the content of the epistle is not creative nor includes aspects of Paul's understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the message is not contingent to the specific context.
Grammar and style
25 %

Exceeds

Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation; nearly always sentences are unambiguous and appropriately precise.
Good

Acceptable grammar, spelling, and punctuation; usually sentences are unambiguous and appropriately precise
Fair

Mediocre grammar, spelling, and punctuation; often sentences are unambiguous and appropriately precise. But several ambiguities persist.
Poor

Weak grammar, spelling, and punctuation; sometimes sentences are unambiguous and appropriately precise. But too many ambiguities persist.
Unacceptable

Poor grammar, spelling, and punctuation (i.e., no evidence of proofreading). Sentences are insufficiently clear or precise throughout.
Applying Pauline epistolary items
50 %

Exceeds

The epistle excellently conforms to an ancient epistle; The article articulates in an excellent way the “essence” of Paul’s thought and how it relates to your present life situation.
Good

The epistle conforms to an ancient epistle; The article articulates in an acceptable way the “essence” of Paul’s thought and how it relates to your present life situation.
Fair

The epistle fairly conforms to an ancient epistle; The article articulates in a mediocre way the “essence” of Paul’s thought and how it relates to your present life situation.
Poor

The epistle poorly conforms to an ancient epistle; The article articulates in a poor way way the “essence” of Paul’s thought and how it relates to your present life situation.
Unacceptable

The epsitle does not have the form of an ancient epistle; The article does not articulate the “essence” of Paul’s thought nor relates to your present life situation.



Keywords:
  • Bible Letter Writing



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