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Hero Essay
Hero Essay
The student will write an essay about their hero. The essay will identify the hero and tell why that person is their hero. The essay will state what the student's life would be like without this person.
Rubric Code:
D3C6W7
By
pduchesne
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Michigan Hero Essay
America and Me Contest
Exemplary - A
4 pts
Proficient - B
3 pts
Making Progress - C
2 pts
Not Yet - D
1 pts
Paragraphs
Exemplary - A
Organized into 3 paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Proficient - B
Organized into 2 paragraphs with an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Making Progress - C
Organized into 1 paragraph with at least an introduction or conclusion sentence.
Not Yet - D
No paragraphs written. Just list of sentences.
Introduction
Exemplary - A
Grabs the readers interest right away in the first sentence with creative word choice and in the introduction paragraph identifies who hero is.
Proficient - B
Grabs the readers interest somewhere within the first paragraph and identifies who hero is.
Making Progress - C
Attempts to grab the readers interest in the first paragraph, but is not quite able, and hero is somewhat identified.
Not Yet - D
The introduction does not grab the readers interest and doesn't identify the hero.
Topic Sentences
Exemplary - A
Each paragraph begins with a well written topic sentence that lets the reader know exactly what that paragraph will be about.
Proficient - B
3-4 paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that tries to let the reader know what the paragraph will be about.
Making Progress - C
1-2 paragraphs begin with a topic sentence or something close to it to try and explain what the paragraph will be about.
Not Yet - D
There are no topic sentences for any paragraphs.
Specific Examples
Exemplary - A
Includes at least 3 specific examples of why this person is a hero and includes 3 or more sentences (not including the topic sentence)with details to truly explain each example.
Proficient - B
Includes at least 2 specific examples of why this person is a hero and includes 2 or more sentences (not including the topic sentence)with details for each example.
Making Progress - C
Includes at least 1 specific example of why this person is a hero and 1 or more sentences (not including the topic sentence) with details for the example.
Not Yet - D
Attempts to provide an example with details about their hero.
Grammar and Mechanics
Exemplary - A
No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Proficient - B
Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation erros.
Making Progress - C
A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Not Yet - D
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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