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D.A.R.E. Essay 
You will be writing your commitment to stay drug free and violence free. Be sure to express: How you feel about the DARE program. What you've learned in DARE that can help you stay drug free and avoid violence. Why you think it is important to be drug-free and avoid violence.
Rubric Code: X9C96C
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric D.A.R.E. Essay
  Outstanding!

4 pts

Almost there...

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Paragraph 1: Intro

Outstanding!

*Effectively explains the D.A.R.E. program
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
*3-4 sentences in length
Almost there...

*Attempts to explain the D.A.R.E. program
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Lacking in number of sentences
Needs Improvement

*Little or no attempt to explain the D.A.R.E. program
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Inadequate number of sentences
Paragraph 2: What you've learned

Outstanding!

*Effectively conveys what the writer learned in D.A.R.E. AND why it is personally important
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
*10 sentences in length
Almost there...

*Attempts to convey what the writer learned in D.A.R.E. AND/OR why it is personally important
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Lacking in number of sentences
Needs Improvement

*Little or no attempt to convey what the writer learned in D.A.R.E. AND/OR why it is personally important
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Inadequate number of sentences
Paragraph 3: Skills

Outstanding!

*Effectively conveys specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
*7 sentences in length
Almost there...

*Attempts to convey specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Lacking in number of sentences
Needs Improvement

*Little or no attempt to convey specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Inadequate number of sentences
Paragraph 4: Commitment/Conclusion

Outstanding!

*Effectively states a personal commitment to make wise decisions and brings closure to the essay
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
*3-5 sentences in length
Almost there...

*Attempts to state a personal commitment to make wise decisions and/or attempts to bring closure to the essay
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Lacking in number of sentences
Needs Improvement

*Little or no attempt to state a personal commitment to make wise decisions and/or bring closure to the essay
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
*Inadequate number of sentences
Conventions

Outstanding!

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 0-5 errors
*Sentences vary in length and type
*Complete sentences: 0-3 run-ons/fragments
Almost there...

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 6-10 errors
*Some sentences vary in length and type.
*Complete sentences: 4-8 run-ons/fragments
Needs Improvement

*Excessive spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
*Sentences do not vary in length and type.
*Run-ons/fragments are in excess
Presentation

Outstanding!

*The essay meets and/or exceeds what is typical/expected
*Effort is demonstrated (neatness and sincerity about the topic)
Almost there...

*The essay is close to meeting what is typical/expected
*Some effort is demonstrated (could be neater and more sincere about the topic)
Needs Improvement

*The essay is significantly less than what is typical/expected
*Does not demonstrate adequate effort




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