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ELA A10 Historical Persona Essay
Rubric Code:
G237324
By
tatianakyliuk
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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ELA A10 Historical Persona Essay
Exceeding Expectations
4 pts
Meeting Expectations
3 pts
Almost Meeting Expectations
2 pts
Not Meeting Expectations
1 pts
Central Focus
Exceeding Expectations
Student has a clear central focus for their essay; student has defined and expanded on the main idea of their essay through the use of effective language, relevant and logical details, and a distinct and thorough understanding of their historical figure.
Meeting Expectations
Student has a clear central focus for their essay; student has defined and expanded on the main idea of their essay through the use of effective language, logical details, and a good understanding of their historical figure.
Almost Meeting Expectations
Student has a central focus for their essay, but it may not be clear; student has not stated the main idea of their essay but still demonstrates a fair understanding of their historical figure.
Not Meeting Expectations
Student does not have a central focus for their essay; student has not stated the main idea of their essay and demonstrates a lack of understanding their historical figure.
Voice
Exceeding Expectations
Student embodies the historical figure through a strong, narrative voice that captivates a reader and allows for a nuanced understanding of who the historical figure is.
Meeting Expectations
Student writes with a clear narrative voice and a good grasp on dialogue that engages a reader and allows for a better understanding of who the historical figure is.
Almost Meeting Expectations
Student attempts to write with a narrative voice and use dialogue, but may miss the mark due to inconsistency or a lack of understanding the figure.
Not Meeting Expectations
Student does not attempt to write with a narrative voice or dialogue. The essay sounds detached from its historical figure and does not embody the persona.
Writing for the Appropriate Audience
Exceeding Expectations
Student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the audience they are writing for through the use of exemplary vocabulary and syntax choices. It is very clear that the essay should be used in a Grade 10 classroom to enhance learning.
Meeting Expectations
Student demonstrates an understanding of the audience they are writing for through the use of effective vocabulary and syntax choices. It is clear that the essay could be used in a Grade 10 classroom to enhance learning.
Almost Meeting Expectations
Student demonstrates an imperfect understanding of the audience they are writing for through the use of ineffective vocabulary and syntax choices. The essay needs revisions before it can be used in a Grade 10 classroom to enhance learning.
Not Meeting Expectations
Student does not write for an appropriate audience. Due to the use of poor vocabulary and syntax choices, it is clear that this essay should not be used in a Grade 10 classroom to enhance learning.
Organization & Transitions
Exceeding Expectations
Student's essay is extremely well-organized through seamless use of transitions and the dynamic arrangement of ideas.
Meeting Expectations
Student organizes ideas in a logical and appropriate sequence and includes smooth transitions.
Almost Meeting Expectations
Student has some difficulty organizing their ideas and does not use transitions (or uses repetitive transitions).
Not Meeting Expectations
There is no cohesiveness present within the student's essay. The essay is difficult to follow due to a lack of organization and transitions.
Conclusions
Exceeding Expectations
Student provides a unique and persuasive conclusion to their historical persona essay. A reader feels satisfied with the ending but is also intrigued about the historical figure and wants to learn more.
Meeting Expectations
Student provides a logical and convincing conclusion to their historical persona essay. A reader feels satisfied with the ending.
Almost Meeting Expectations
Student provides a conclusion to their historical persona essay, but it is not convincing or may confuse a reader.
Not Meeting Expectations
Student does not provide a conclusion and ends the essay abruptly. A reader feels as though they still do not understand who the figure was.
Spelling & Grammar
Exceeding Expectations
1-5 spelling and/or grammar errors present but the errors do not interfere with a reader's understanding.
Meeting Expectations
5-10 spelling and/or grammar errors present but the errors interfere with a reader's understanding only slightly.
Almost Meeting Expectations
10-30 spelling and/or grammar errors present which creates difficulty for a reader's understanding.
Not Meeting Expectations
More than 30 spelling and/or grammar errors which makes the essay extremely difficult to understand.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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