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A Lesson Before Dying: 4 Paragraph Essay 
Your essay will include an introduction, 2 supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. Essential question: What does it mean to forgive?
Rubric Code: HXC8478
By djthrilla1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

6.25 pts

Fair

9 pts

Good

10.5 pts

Excellent

12.5 pts

Introduction

Poor

Contains little to none of the following information: Author, when the story occurred, plot (summary of story), setting (where the story took place)

Poor grammar and sentence structure.
Fair

Contains half the following information: Author, when the story occurred, plot (summary of story), setting (where the story took place)

Fair grammar and sentence structure.
Good

Contains most of the following information: Author, when the story occurred, plot (summary of story), setting (where the story took place)

Good grammar and sentence structure.
Excellent

Contains the following information: Author, when the story occurred, plot (summary of story), setting (where the story took place)

Excellent grammar and sentence structure.
Supporting Paragraph

Poor

Includes little to none of the following when explaining Grant's position: Grant's job in the story, how he helps Jefferson, and how does he lead Jefferson to become a man and not a hog.

Poor grammar and sentence structure.
Fair

Includes half the following when explaining Grant's position: Grant's job in the story, how he helps Jefferson, and how does he lead Jefferson to become a man and not a hog.

Fair grammar and sentence structure.
Good

Includes most of the following when explaining Grant's position: Grant's job in the story, how he helps Jefferson, and how does he lead Jefferson to become a man and not a hog.

Good grammar and sentence structure.
Excellent

Includes the following when explaining Grant's position: Grant's job in the story, how he helps Jefferson, and how does he lead Jefferson to become a man and not a hog.

Excellent grammar and sentence structure.
Supporting Paragraph

Poor

Includes little to none of the following when explaining Jefferson's position: Jefferson's part in the story, what happens to him, and how he comes to forgiveness.

Poor grammar and sentence structure.
Fair

Includes half the following when explaining Jefferson's position: Jefferson's part in the story, what happens to him, and how he comes to forgiveness.

Fair grammar and sentence structure.
Good

Includes most of the following when explaining Jefferson's position: Jefferson's part in the story, what happens to him, and how he comes to forgiveness..

Good grammar and sentence structure.
Excellent

Includes the following when explaining Jefferson's position: Jefferson's part in the story, what happens to him, and how he comes to forgiveness.


Excellent grammar, sentence structure, and cites evidence from text.
Conclusion

Poor

Does not explain how Grant helps Jefferson come to terms with his sentence and helps him die a man and not a hog.

Poor grammar and sentence structure.
Fair

Somewhat explains how Grant helps Jefferson come to terms with his sentence and helps him die a man and not a hog.

Fair grammar and sentence structure.
Good

Explains how Grant helps Jefferson come to terms with his sentence and helps him die a man and not a hog.

Good grammar and sentence structure.
Excellent

Convincingly explains how Grant helps Jefferson come to terms with his sentence and helps him die a man and not a hog.

Excellent grammar, sentence structure, and cites evidence from text.



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