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AFTG--Research Paper 2015

AFTG--Research Paper 2014

Prompt: Describe how the person you selected should be considered an Agent for the Good based on one of the Bible passages you studied.

Rubric Code: TX26C96

By KSDavis

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

English Essay
	Does Not Meet Expectations 1 pts	Approaches Expectations 2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts
Content	Does Not Meet Expectations Bible theme is not apparent or is poorly supported. Thesis statement and topic sentences are missing or do not make sense. Details are insufficient to make message clear.	Approaches Expectations Bible theme is clear only at certain points or is difficult to discern. Thesis statements and topic sentences are unclear or ineffective. Details are present but lacking in relevance or energy.	Meets Expectations Bible theme is only moderately supported. Thesis statement and topic sentences are clear and generally effective. Details are relevant but not always interesting and engaging.	Exceeds Expectations Theme of the Bible passage is supported thoroughly. Thesis statement and topic sentences are clear, dynamic and effective. Details are relevant, interesting and engaging.
Organization	Does Not Meet Expectations Essay has no format or adheres poorly to an apparent format; introduction and/or conclusion are indistinguishable. Paragraphs are unstructured or poorly structured.	Approaches Expectations Essay strays from standard format; introduction and/or conclusion are weak. Paragraphs may be somewhat unclear.	Meets Expectations Essay adheres to the given format, with a satisfactory introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are organized coherently.	Exceeds Expectations Essay adheres to the given format with a strong introduction (including an engaging hook) and conclusion (which includes a "so what?" idea). Paragraphs flow in a coherent and logical manner and include all the required components.
Incorporation of Research Ideas	Does Not Meet Expectations Evidence of research is not included. Quotations are not framed by analysis.	Approaches Expectations What is cited as supporting evidence is ineffective, but an attempt is made to utilize outside resources. Quotations are only minimally framed with analysis.	Meets Expectations Details are included as supporting evidence but are not always significant or prove a point. Quotations are framed but analysis is not always thorough.	Exceeds Expectations Significant details are cited as supporting evidence of the thesis. All quotations are appropriately framed with an introductory phrase or clause and followed by two or more sentences of analysis.
Incorporation of MLA Format	Does Not Meet Expectations Signal phrases and/or in-text citations are not utilized. MLA format is not utilized for Works Cited entries.	Approaches Expectations Signal phrases and/or in-text citations are utilized but incorrectly. Errors in Works Cited entries show student has not mastered this skill.	Meets Expectations Attempts are made to incorporate signal phrases and/or in-text citations, but fluency is sometimes off. Works Cited entries contain minimal errors.	Exceeds Expectations Appropriate signal phrases and/or in-text citations are correctly punctuated and fluently incorporated. Works Cited entries are correctly formatted.
Word Choice/Description	Does Not Meet Expectations Language is unclear and redundant. Word usage is poor or inappropriate to the topic. Lacks detail or description. Statements are not supported.	Approaches Expectations Language may be repetitive. Word usage is basic or nonspecific. Sparse amount of details and description. Statements are rarely supported.	Meets Expectations Language is moderately varied. Relevant and thoughtful words are used. Details and description are employed throughout most of the essay. Support is provided for most statements.	Exceeds Expectations Language is varied, exact, and sophisticated. Vivid and detailed description is employed throughout. Statements are supported thoroughly. Vocabulary words, when used, are highlighted for easy identification.
Sentence Structure	Does Not Meet Expectations Sentences are generally poorly constructed and do not show effective variety or complexity. No transitions are used.	Approaches Expectations Few sentences are well constructed, or demonstrating effective connection to nearby sentences, and utilizing complex and varied structure. Transitions rarely used.	Meets Expectations Most sentences are well constructed, demonstrates effective connection to nearby sentences, and utilizes complex and varied structure. Transitions feel somewhat formulaic.	Exceeds Expectations Each sentence is well constructed, demonstrates effective connection to nearby sentences, and utilizes complex and varied structure, including transitions.
Conventions	Does Not Meet Expectations Chronic capitalization, punctuation, grammar and/or spelling errors interfere with meaning. MLA format is not utilized.	Approaches Expectations Several capitalization, punctuation, spelling and/or grammar errors are present.	Meets Expectations A few capitalization, punctuation and grammar errors are present. There may be a few spelling errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.	Exceeds Expectations Proper use of capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Spelling errors are virtually non-existent. Paper feels polished.

Keywords:

ELA, English, Language Arts, Essay

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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