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Fiction vs. Nonfiction Essay
Fiction vs. Nonfiction Essay
Students will analyze historical fiction and distinguish facts from fiction in the text.
Rubric Code:
WB3C2X
By
Donwrite61
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Advanced
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Partially Proficient
2 pts
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Introduction
Advanced
Begins with a strong, engaging thesis statement that clearly defines the topic and previews how the essay will be organized.
Proficient
Begins with a strong thesis statement that clearly defines the topic and previews how the essay will be organized.
Partially Proficient
Begins with a thesis statement that is unclear, does not define the topic, or does not prepare the reader for the next paragraphs.
Unsatisfactory
Does not begin the paper with a thesis statement.
The FACTS
Advanced
Presents more than
3 FACTUAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Proficient
Presents 3 FACTUAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Partially Proficient
Presents 2-3 FACTUAL details. Supporting evidence from the text is weak or is missing.
Unsatisfactory
Presents 0-1 FACTUAL details. Support is missing.
The FICTION
Advanced
Presents more than
3 FICTIONAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Proficient
Presents
3 FICTIONAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Partially Proficient
Presents 2-3 FICTIONAL details. Supporting evidence from the text is weak or is missing.
Unsatisfactory
Presents 0-1 FICTIONAL details. Support is missing.
The WHY
Advanced
Explains WHY fiction adds details to the facts of history citing more than 2 reasons
Proficient
Explains WHY fiction adds details to the facts of history citing at least 2 reasons.
Partially Proficient
Explains one reason WHY fiction adds details to the facts of history.
Unsatisfactory
Does not answer the question of WHY fictional details are added.
Conclusion
Advanced
Provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the topic presented and is full of voice.
Proficient
Provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the topic presented.
Partially Proficient
Provides a concluding statement, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.
Unsatisfactory
Does not provide a concluding statement .
Magnificent Mechanics
Advanced
Smarter than an 8th Grader!!!
Name, date, title, perfect punctuation, capitalization, spelling (even tough words you looked up in the dictionary), neat handwriting, great indentations I can tell you double checked your work!
Proficient
8th Grade Whiz!
Name, date and title on paper, correct ending punctuation, correct capitalization in proper nouns and beginning of sentences, correct spelling of most words, indented paragraphs, neat handwriting
Partially Proficient
Stay focused, almost there...
next time double check work for name,date and title on paper, correct ending punctuation, correct capitalization in proper nouns and beginning of sentences, correct spelling of most words, indented paragraphs, neat handwriting
Unsatisfactory
Needs improvement
Student showed little or no effort to check work for name,date and title on paper, correct ending punctuation, correct capitalization in proper nouns and beginning of sentences, correct spelling of most words, indented paragraphs, neat handwriting
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Writing
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