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Profiles In Courage JFK Essay Contest Rubric Code: D2W7BWC By cjerrells Draft Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Profiles In Courage
	Excellent 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Developing 10 pts
Introduction Paragraph (5Ws)	Excellent > The 5Ws (in Historical Background) - Who are the major players in this story? - What is the historical context of this story? - Where is this story taking place? - When did this story take happen?	Good	Developing
Introduction Paragraph (Key Parts)	Excellent > 1st Sentence (Attention Grabber) > Body (Needs at least ONE reference to this act of courage as being, "against all odds") > Last Sentence (Thesis: may be a reference to Profiles in Courage, may be an "against all odds" statement, or may be a "tag phrase"	Good	Developing
Body Paragraphs	Excellent > Average number (5 Paragraphs) > Average length (80 - 120 words Per Paragraph) > Well researched and evidence follows Topic Sentences > Why did they perform this courageous act? > How did they perform this courageous act? > "Against all Odds" statement > Profiles in Courage Excerpt > Tag Phrase	Good	Developing
Conclusion Paragraph	Excellent > Restate Thesis > Final Thoughts on Act - Use Strong Tone	Good	Developing
Citation	Excellent > Proper MLA, APA Citation > Title Page (Title, Name, and School) > In-Text Citation > 5 (or More) Sources on Bibliography Page *annotated Bibliography not required	Good	Developing
Mechanics	Excellent > Sentence Structure varies > Sentence Fluidity > Word Choice > No slang, No contractions > Correct Pronoun Use and Verb Tense > Capitalization and Punctuation	Good	Developing