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Hero Essay

The student will write an essay about a modern hero. The essay will identify character virtues and give three specific examples of the hero's admirable actions.

Rubric Code: QX53378

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

What Makes a Modern Hero?
	10 pts	8 pts	6 pts	4 pts
Paragraphs	10 Organized into five paragraphs including an well-developed introduction and conclusion paragraph.	8 Organized into five paragraphs with an introduction and conclusion paragraph.	6 Organized into three+ paragraph with at least an introduction or conclusion sentence.	4 Organization is unclear
Introduction & conclusion	10 Defines "hero". Grabs the readers interest right away with creative word choice. Identifies the hero and gives an overview of what reader can expect to learn. Conclusion restates intro in different words, and leaves reader with something to think about.	8 Grabs the readers interest somewhere within the first paragraph and identifies who the hero is. Defines "hero" and gives an overview of what reader can expect to learn. Conclusion restates intro in different words.	6 Attempts to grab the readers interest in the first paragraph but is not quite able. "Hero" is defined but overview is vague. Conclusion is present.	4 The introduction does not grab the readers interest and doesn't identify the hero. Conclusion is brief or missing.
Specific Examples	10 Includes at least three specific examples of why this person is a hero and includes four or more sentences (not including the transition sentence)with details to truly explain each example. Hero's virtue is defined.	8 Includes at least three specific examples of why this person is a hero and includes three or more sentences (not including the transition sentence) with details for each example. Hero's virtue is defined.	6 Includes at least two specific examples of why this person is a hero. Includes two or more sentences (not including the transition sentence) with details for each example.	4 Attempts to provide an example with details about their hero.
Grammar and Mechanics	10 No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Use of three transition words or phrases. At least two interrupters are used correctly and highlighted.	8 Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Use of two transition words or phrases. At least two interrupters are used correctly and highlighted.	6 More than four grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Use of one transition words or phrase. At least one interrupter is used correctly and highlighted.	4 Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.