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Hero Essay
Hero Essay
The student will write an essay about someone they admire. The essay will identify the person and tell why that person is chosen
Rubric Code:
L4B652
By
erikachapman
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Person I admire essay
Exemplary - A
4 pts
Proficient - B
3 pts
Making Progress - C
2 pts
Not Yet - D
1 pts
Paragraphs
Exemplary - A
Organized into 5 paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Proficient - B
Organized into 3 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 person is.
Proficient - B
Grabs the readers interest somewhere within the first paragraph and identifies who person is.
Making Progress - C
Attempts to grab the readers interest in the first paragraph, but is not quite able, and person is somewhat identified.
Not Yet - D
The introduction does not grab the readers interest and doesn't identify the person.
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
Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Proficient - B
A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Making Progress - C
Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Not Yet - D
Careless grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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