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"This I Believe" Rubric
Short Story Rubric
A rubric for an assignment based on the "This I Believe" segment on NPR.
Rubric Code:
K8B7A5
By
crgray
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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This I Believe
0 (No attempt)
0 pts
1
10 pts
2
12 pts
3
14 pts
4
16 pts
Word Count
0 (No attempt)
Student did not attempt assignment.
1
The paper has less than 250 words.
2
The paper has 250-350 words.
3
The paper has 350-450 words.
4
The paper has the required 450-550 words.
Organization
0 (No attempt)
Student did not attempt assignment.
1
The introduction or conclusion are missing, and the paper is
often off topic.
2
The introduction and conclusion are weak, and sometimes the
paper is not on topic.
3
The introduction and conclusion add to the paper, and most of
the paper is on topic.
4
The introduction and conclusion are engaging and appropriate,
and every part of the paper is on topic.
Progression
0 (No attempt)
Student did not attempt assignment.
1
Sentences are choppy, and paragraphs are disjointed. There is
repetition and unnecessary wordiness.
2
Few transitions are included, and some points are not relevant
and don't really contribute to the focus of the paper.
3
Most sentences and paragraphs include effective transitions,
and most of the details support the focus of the paper.
4
Sentences and paragraphs flow smoothly, with every detail adding to the quality of the narrative
Development of Ideas
0 (No attempt)
Student did not attempt assignment.
1
Very few details are present, and no information is given to
support the important ideas.
2
Details are present, but they don't really support the important ideas. Details are often unnatural and disconnected.
3
Some details and elaboration help to support important ideas in the paper.
4
Imaginative and creative use of details and elaboration that
effectively supports the important ideas in the paper.
Use of Language
0 (No attempt)
Student did not attempt assignment.
1
Writing is very confusing. Sentences are simple and awkward.
2
Writing is formulaic and simple with no varied sentence structure or expressive language.
3
Writer's style is mostly effective and appropriate, and parts of
the paper are expressive and engaging.
4
Writer's voice and personality is evident, and writer's word
choice and language is vivid and expressive.
Conventions
0 (No attempt)
Student did not attempt assignment.
1
Writer makes many grammar and spelling mistakes that make the story difficult to read
2
Writer makes many grammar and spelling mistakes but the reader can still understand the story.
3
Writer shows moderate command of grammar with occasional
spelling and grammar mistakes.
4
Writer shows consistent command of grammar with only minor
punctuation or spelling mistakes.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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