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Quote Reaction Essay Expository Essay Rubric Have you ever heard a statement or parable that strongly affected you? Many times, these famous quotes have a very powerful message. Your job is to choose a famous quote. It may be from the Bible, a great athlete, actor, thinker, or historical figure. You will then write a paper discussing why you chose that particular quote, what it means to you, and what steps you can take in your life to adopt that philosophy. Rubric Code: ZXBW94 By camr00n81 Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Quote Reaction Essay
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3 Main Points
	Poor Contains points that are not understandable and have no relevance, transitions are missing, no continuity. 20 pts	Fair Some points are unclear or poorly organized, transitions are poor, lacking reflection and explanation. 35 pts	Good Clearly demonstrates 3 well organized main points, shows good transitions, and makes interesting and thought-provoking points. 50 pts	Your Score (N/A)
Grammar, Spelling and Mechanics
	Poor There are 5 spelling, usage, or grammar errors. (-1 PER ERROR) 5 pts	Fair There are a few obvious, glaring errors. (-1 PER ERROR) 7 pts	Good There are no errors throughout the entire paper. 10 pts	z x (-1 PER ERROR) (N/A)
Introduction and Conclusion
	Poor Poorly organized, neither informative nor entertaining, does not connect to the rest of the paper. 5 pts	Fair Small errors and omissions, redundant, too short, or lacking analysis. Either entertaining or informative, but not both. 7 pts	Good Both informative and entertaining. Draws the reader in to the topic while sumarizing and wrapping up the paper. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Thesis Statement no "it" "things" "stuff" or misusue of "there" "their" or "they're"
	Poor Much of the content strays from the main topic or the thesis statement is missing altogether. 5 pts	Fair Somewhat on topic, but thesis does not match up with the body of the paper. 7 pts	Good Clearly adheres to a well stated, easily identifiable simple thesis statement which summarizes and previews the paper. 10 pts	z (N/A)
Format
	Poor Too much of the proper format is missing or poorly done. 10 pts	Fair Close to proper format, but missing one or more elements. 12 pts	Good 500 words, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman with title page all done properly. 20 pts	z (N/A)
Total 100 Points Possible
Penalties for Unpreparedness Minus 10 pts for each day unprepared.
	One Day Unprepared 10 pts	Two Days Unprepared 20 pts	Three Days Unprepared 30 pts	Four Days Unprepared 40 pts