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Philosophical Theory Writing The HERO Project opinion piece Opinion piece (400-800 words long) on who your theory of God or Love. Your theory should be based on a wicked problem (e.g. is love rational or irrational; why does God let bad things happen to good people). Rubric Code: WX33275 By mrdafos Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Philosophical Theorizing

Advanced (exceeds expectations)

4 pts

Proficient (meets expectations)

3 pts

Emerging (approaching expectations)

2 pts

Beginning (below expectations)

1 pts

Focus

Expression and organization
of ideas and
information (e.g., clarity
of expression, logical
organization) in oral,
visual, and written forms
(e.g., oral: role plays,
interviews, presentations;
visual: posters,
collages, graphic
organizers, electronic
representations;
written: pamphlets,
flyers, journals, fitness
plans, reports)

Student clearly defines and convincingly explains a specific belief using particular and engaging examples organized
logically into multiple
paragraphs to support an original thesis. The essay effectively ties this belief BOTH to personal experiences AND to classroom learning this year.

Student defines and
explains a belief using
examples logically
organized into several
paragraphs to support a clear thesis. The essay effectively ties the belief to personal experiences OR to classroom learning this year.

Student’s definition of a belief is overly general or unclear. There is little explanation in support of the belief and/or organization of paragraphs is muddled. There are few personal examples and there is no clear tie to classroom learning this year.

Student does not
articulate a specific
belief, explain ideas, offer
relevant personal
examples, connect to
classroom learning this
year, or organize
paragraphs clearly.