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Spirit, Soul, Body Essay

Describe Jean Valjean's spirit, soul, and body using actual quotes and citation. MLA format

Rubric Code: F2AC6C

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Missing 0 pts	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Planning Sheet	Missing Missing 5 or more of the following:Planning sheet has a hook, thesis statement, descriptions and page numbers for body, soul, and spirit, as well as a conclusion that restates the thesis in different words and ens with a strong point or provoking statement.	Poor Missing 3-4 of the following:Planning sheet has a hook, thesis statement, descriptions and page numbers for body, soul, and spirit, as well as a conclusion that restates the thesis in different words and ens with a strong point or provoking statement.	Fair Missing two of the following: Planning sheet has a hook, thesis statement, descriptions and page numbers for body, soul, and spirit, as well as a conclusion that restates the thesis in different words and ens with a strong point or provoking statement.	Good Planning sheet has a hook, thesis statement, descriptions and page numbers for body, soul, and spirit, as well as a conclusion that restates the thesis in different words and ens with a strong point or provoking statement.
Hook (Introduction)	Missing No hook or attention getting device	Poor Lacks a solid attention getting device	Fair One of the followiong is missing:the attention getting device (quote, question, anecdote) grabs the reader's attention and is applicable to essay theme.	Good The attention getting device (quote, question, anecdote) grabs the reader's attention and is applicable to essay theme.
Eplain Hook (Introduction)	Missing Writer does not explain the significance of the hook to the story and essay question	Poor No explanation is given; however student makes an attempt at transition to thesis.	Fair Explanation of hook lacks reason for significance	Good Writer explains the significance of the hook to the story and essay question
Thesis (Introduction)	Missing No thesis	Poor Missing two of the following: three points that describe JVJ's tripartite being: body-his looks and appearance, soul- how he acts especially on impulse, and spirit-the part deep inside him that recognizes who is is and what he can become.	Fair Missing one of the following: three points that describe JVJ's tripartite being: body-his looks and appearance, soul- how he acts especially on impulse, and spirit-the part deep inside him that recognizes who is is and what he can become.	Good Student states in the thesis the three points that describe JVJ's tripartite being: body-his looks and appearance, soul- how he acts especially on impulse, and spirit-the part deep inside him that recognizes who is is and what he can become.
"Body" Paragraph 1	Missing Student fails to describe the physical characteristics of JVJ	Poor Student describes JVJ without using direct quotes or citation	Fair Student describes the physical characteristics of JVJ and his appearance using one quote from the text. OR-In addition student adds (doesn't add)personal insights without using personal pronouns	Good Student describes the physical characteristics of JVJ and his appearance using two quotes from the text . In addition student adds personal insights without using personal pronouns
"Soul" Paragaph 2	Missing Student fails to describe JVJ's soul	Poor Student describes JVJ's soul without using quotes or citations	Fair Student describes the soul of JVJ his thinking and actions using one quote from the text and adding or not adding personal insights with or without using personal pronouns	Good Student describes the soul of JVJ his thinking and actions using two quotes from the text and adding personal insights without using personal pronouns
"spirit" Paragraph 3	Missing Student fails to describe JVJ's spirit	Poor Student describes JVJ's spirit without quotes or citations	Fair Student describes the spirit of JVJ -his inner man that connects with God, identifies who he really is, and who he can become, using one quote from the text and adding or not adding personal insights with or without using personal pronouns	Good Student describes the spirit of JVJ -his inner man that connects with God, identifies who he really is, and who he can become, using two quotes from the text and adding personal insights without using personal pronouns
Transition	Missing Missing three or more of the following: The intro and 3 body paragraphs transition smoothly one to/from the other	Poor Missing two of the following: The intro and 3 body paragraphs transition smoothly one to/from the other	Fair Missing on of the following:The intro and 3 body paragraphs transition smoothly one to/from the other	Good The intro and 3 body paragraphs transition smoothly one to/from the other
Conclusion	Missing Missing three of the following:Student summarizes points, restates thesis in different words, makes a reference back to the hook and leaves the reader with the most important statement	Poor Missing two of the following:Student summarizes points, restates thesis in different words, makes a reference back to the hook and leaves the reader with the most important statement	Fair Missing one of the following:Student summarizes points, restates thesis in different words, makes a reference back to the hook and leaves the reader with the most important statement	Good Student summarizes points, restates thesis in different words, makes a reference back to the hook and leaves the reader with the most important statement
MLA format	Missing Missing 4 or more of the following:Paper has one inch margins, proper heading, (header if more than one page), in text citation, double spaced, 12 font and used Times New Roman or Arial	Poor Missing 3-4 of the following: Paper has one inch margins, proper heading, (header if more than one page), in text citation, double spaced, 12 font and used Times New Roman or Arial	Fair Missing 1-2 of the following: Paper has one inch margins, proper heading, (header if more than one page), in text citation, double spaced, 12 font and used Times New Roman or Arial	Good Paper has one inch margins, proper heading, (header if more than one page), in text citation, double spaced, 12 font and used Times New Roman or Arial
Content	Missing	Poor	Fair	Good Student used sound reasoning supported by logical evidence, making for a coherent and fluid essay
Mechanics	Missing No paragraph indentations, numerous spelling an grammatical errors	Poor Four -six errors in paragraph form, spelling and/or grammar	Fair All paragraphs indented and less than three grammatical and spelling errors	Good All paragraphs indented, no grammatical or spelling errors
Total	Missing Total of Column	Poor Total of Column	Fair Total of Column	Good Total of Column

Keywords:

Body, soul, spirit

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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