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Cultural Fair Part II Cultural Fair Part I Rubric Code: S738A5 By dinamaria10 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Cultural Fair- Cultural Heritage
	Excellent (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Needs Attention (N/A)
Topic/Thesis Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the paragraph content.	Fair The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall connectivity of the sentences present.	Needs Attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Support/Details	Excellent Topic is supported by many specific details.	Fair Topic is supported by general statements.	Needs Attention There is a slight attempt at support.
Concluding Statement	Excellent The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence.	Fair The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats some key words from the topic sentence.	Needs Attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph or it is not clear and consistent with the topic sentence.
Format/Neatness/Conventions	Excellent Typed. Follows accepted standard formatting guidelines (as found on TeacherWeb) and is the requested length. Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal, if any, spelling errors.	Fair Typed. All paragraphs are not requested length. One formatting error. Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Needs Attention Typed. Does not follow acceptable formatting guidelines. Two or more formatting errors. Paragraphs are under the requested length. Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors could detract from the readability of the essay.
Evidence of Culture	Excellent Evidence of 1 culture has been effectively researched. The writing reflects an understanding of the culture in particular, and not the history of the culture. Elements such as traditions, food, and celebrations are discussed thoroughly.	Fair The writing reflects somewhat of an understanding of the background knowledge of their cultures. Some of the writing reflects more of the history than on the traditions, food, and celebrations.	Needs Attention Writing reflects that of 2 or more cultures. Writing on the culture is not about the culture- rather about this history and existence- not traditions, food, and celebrations.