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The HERO Project opinion piece 
Persuasive Paragraph
Opinion piece (400-600 words long) on who you think a hero is, include a comparison/contrast to distinguish your hero, and strong voice (personality and tone).
Rubric Code: PACX45
By mrdafos
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  4

Advanced (exceeds expectations)

4 pts

3

Proficient (meets expectations)

3 pts

2

Emerging (approaching expectations)

2 pts

1

Beginning (below expectations)

1 pts

Focus
30 %

Ontario Expectation:
1. read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, graphic, and informational texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning
4

Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion. Facts and opinions are well-chosen and enhance your hero. A comparison/contrast is given that expertly separates your hero from an idol. Your definition of a hero is originally demonstrated.
3

A personal opinion is stated but could be more strongly or clearly presented. Clearly identifies facts to support your opinion. A comparison/contrast is presented. Your definition of a hero is clearly demonstrated.
2

A personal opinion is stated but may be missing sufficient facts/evidence. A weak comparison/contrast is given. Your definition of a hero is not strongly presented and/or well thought out.
1

Personal opinion and/or facts to support are unclear or missing. Comparison/contrast is unclear or missing. Your definition of hero lacks understanding.
Voice
30 %

Ontario Expectation:
1. generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience
4

Your passion and admiration for your hero is clearly and creatively demonstrated through the Voice you use to discuss them. Your Voice is memorable and leaves your reader impressed.
3

Your passion and admiration for your hero is clearly demonstrated through the Voice you use to discuss them.
2

There is little passion and admiration for your hero through a poor use of language.
1

There is little passion and admiration for your hero through a poor use of language. Your writing is dull and forgettable.
Media Techniques
20 %

Ontario Expectation:
2.2 identify the conventions and techniques
used in a variety of media forms and explain how they help convey meaning and influence or engage the audience
4

Pictures, layout and headline all work together to put your hero in a positive light. You demonstrate a mastery of creating a magazine spread whose elements enhance your hero.
3

Pictures, layout and headline all work together to put your hero in a positive light. You demonstrate a basic understanding of creating a magazine spread.
2

Pictures, layout and headline do not work well in showing your hero in a positive light. You demonstrate a beginner's understanding of creating a magazine spread whose elements enhance your hero.
1

Your magazine spread is poorly organized and shows little to no thoughtfulness.
Creativity
20 %

4

Extremely original design that exceeds expectations regarding neatness, understanding and planning
3

A simple design that shows neatness, understanding and planning
2

A weak presentation that shows lack of neatness, understanding, and planning
1

Very little evidence of neatness, understanding, and planning




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