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Iliad Five Paragraph Essay 
Hero Five Paragraph Essay
Students will choose a character, scene or aspect of the story from the Iliad and write either a descriptive, persuasive or narrative essay.The essay must be five paragraphs. It may be hand written or typed.
Rubric Code: R29BAA
By bigswede
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Subject: Computers  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Assessment of the Narrative Essay
  Excellent Above Expectations

20 pts

Meets Expectations

18 pts

Almost Meeting Expectations

15 pts

Not Yet

10 pts

INTRODUCTION/CONCLUSION

Excellent Above Expectations

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains background information. Thesis clearly states or implies a significant and compelling position. Conclusion effectively wraps up and goes beyond restating the thesis.
Meets Expectations

Introduction creates interest. Thesis clearly states the position. Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
Almost Meeting Expectations

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail. Thesis states the position. Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all loose ends.
Not Yet

Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. Thesis is vague or unclear. Conclusion does not summarize main points.
MAIN POINTS: body paragraphs

Excellent Above Expectations

Well developed main points directly related to the thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed.
The narrative is developed with a consistent and effective point-of-view, showing the story in detail.
Meets Expectations

Three or more main points are related to the thesis, but one may lack details. The narrative shows events from the author's point of view using some details.
Almost Meeting Expectations

Three or more main points are are not present. The narrative shows the events, but may lack details.
Not Yet

Less than three main points, and/or poor development of ideas. The narrative is undeveloped, and tells rather than shows, the story.
ORGANIZATION: structure/transition

Excellent Above Expectations

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Meets Expectations

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
Almost Meeting Expectations

Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Not Yet

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
STYLE:sentence flow, variety

Excellent Above Expectations

Writing is smooth, skillful, coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Meets Expectations

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent.
Almost Meeting Expectations

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is appropriate.
Not Yet

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Inappropriate diction.
MECHANICS

Excellent Above Expectations

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization and formatting are correct. No errors.
If typed,12 pt. serif font used,
centered and bold title; double spaced; indented paragraphs;if hand written, it must be legible.
Meets Expectations

Punctuation, spelling, capitalization and formatting are generally correct, with few errors.
Almost Meeting Expectations

Several errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization and/or formatting.
Not Yet

Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization and/or formatting.





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