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7What's In a Name? Essay rubric 
Name Game Essay rubric
Create an essay in which you share the history, origins, and meaning of your first and middle names. Using the interview results, the history research you did on the Internet, and the Reflections on Naming you answered, you will create a full, 4-5 paragraph essay that highlights that information. This MUST be at least 4 paragraphs long. Grammar, capitalization, spelling, and punctuation matter to your grade, too, so proof-read carefully!
Rubric Code: CB4756
By amather
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

Grade of 100%

8.5 pts

Very Good

Grade of 90%

7.7 pts

Good

Grade of 80%

6.9 pts

Fair

Grade of 70%

6 pts

Poor

Grade of 60%

5.1 pts

Interview summary

Excellent

Writer has written a thoughtful summary of the interview Q & A that clearly provides a picture of their naming.
Very Good

Writer has written a summary of the interview Q & A that clearly provides a picture of their naming.
Good

Writer has written a summary of the interview Q & A that provides a partial picture of their naming.
Fair

Writer has just copied the interview Q & A.
Poor

Interview is incomplete and not summarized.
History, origins, and meaning

Excellent

The explanation of the origins, history, and meaning of their first and middle names is clear and thoughtful.
Very Good

The explanation of the origins, history, and meaning of their first and middle names is clear and thoughtful.
Good

The explanation of the origins, history, and meaning of writer's first or middle name only is present.
Fair

Origins, history, and meaning has not been summarized for either name.
Poor

Origins, history, and meaning are incomplete.
Reflections on Naming

Excellent

The reflection paragraph provides in-depth description and elaboration of the writer's thoughts/feelings on naming.
Very Good

The reflection paragraph provides adequate description and elaboration of the writer's thoughts/feelings on naming.
Good

The reflection paragraph provides meager description or elaboration of the writer's thoughts on naming.
Fair

The reflection paragraph barely provides any of the writer's thoughts on naming.
Poor

Writer has not reflected on their experience with naming.
Opening/Closing statements

Excellent

Opening and closing statements are intriguing and satisfying to the reader.
Very Good

Opening and closing statements are introduce and complete the essay.
Good

Opening and closing statements are present.
Fair

There is an opening or closing statement, not both.
Poor

The opening and closing statements are not evident.
Conventions

Excellent

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization -- all reflect close attention to detail.
No errors.
Very Good

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization -- all reflect attention to detail.
A few errors.
Good

Several errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization show difficulty with proofreading.
Fair

Many errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Poor

No attention to detail. The writer has not proofread their work.




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