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Personal Hero Essay
Personal Hero Essay
Students are to write a tribute to someone they see as a personal hero. Their hero should be someone who is involved in their daily lives.
Rubric Code:
P4X4AX
By
klarison
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Assessment of the Narrative Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Lacking
2 pts
Not Yet
1 pts
INTRODUCTION/CONCLUSION
Excellent
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.
Fair
Introduction creates interest. Thesis clearly states the position. Conclusion effectively summarizes topics.
Lacking
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
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.
Fair
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.
Lacking
Three or more main points are 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
Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Fair
Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout essay.
Lacking
Organization is clear. Transitions are present.
Not Yet
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
STYLE:sentence flow, variety
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Fair
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent.
Lacking
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
Punctuation, spelling, capitalization and formatting are correct. No errors. 12 pt. serif font used, centered and bold title; double spaced; indented paragraphs;
Fair
Punctuation, spelling, capitalization and formatting are generally correct, with few errors.
Lacking
Several errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization and/or formatting.
Not Yet
Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization and/or formatting.
Subjects:
Computers
English
Types:
Writing
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