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The Last Lecture Essay 
Narrative from Painting
Students will choose ONE quote from The Last Lecture as inspiration and write an essay, speech or letter to the incoming freshmen class. In this writing, you must allude to the quote and, using an experience from your own life, narrate an event that could serve as your “last lecture” to help those who are coming after you.
Rubric Code: HXC8CWB
By masloneatsf
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Response To Prompt

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The essay has a direct link to one quote. The essay is focused on a relevant experience from the student's life and uses it to offer specific, relevant advice to the audience.
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The essay has a direct link to one quote. While the essay is focused on a relevant experience from the student's life and uses it to offer specific, relevant advice to the audience, the focus is not sustained throughout.
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The essay has a link to one quote that does not specifically relate to the experience from the student's life and may contain lapses.
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The writing does not contain any reference to the subject.
Word Choice

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Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout the text. Language is wielded to create elements of the essay in a fresh, engaging way.
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Appropriate words and descriptions throughout the text. Language is effective in prescribing elements to the essay.
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Words and descriptions are either generic throughout or attempts at more elevated language is awkward or sporadic.
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Poor word choice and descriptions throughout the text. Elementary word choice and/or misused words.
Organization and Development

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Organization of the essay enhances the structure and contributes to the presentation of the narrative. The supporting details employed are engaging and completely focused on executing the essay.
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Organization is appropriate and effectively presents the essay. The supporting details accurately convey the essay.
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Although an organizational plan is in place, it is uneven. The details are present but they are either weak, too numerous or too few.
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No observable organizational plan is in place. Details are completely ineffective.
Spelling and Grammar

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Little or no errors in spelling. Grammar choices enhance the essay throughout the entire work.
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Few errors in spelling. Grammar choices are reflective of Standard American English and contain minimal errors.
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Inconsistent and or incorrect spelling and grammar are found throughout the text.
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The narrative is saturated with spelling and grammar errors that interfere with the coherency of the text.




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