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D.A.R.E. Essay 
You will be writing your commitment to stay drug free and violence free. Be sure to express: How you feel about the DARE program. What you've learned in DARE that can help you stay drug free and avoid violence. Why you think it is important to be drug-free and avoid violence.
Rubric Code: TXX5XX7
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric D.A.R.E. Essay
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficienct

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Paragraph 1: Intro

Advanced

*Effectively explains the D.A.R.E. program with supporting reasons.
*Paragraph is well developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Proficienct

*Effectively explains the D.A.R.E. program
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Basic

*Attempts to explain the D.A.R.E. program
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Below Basic

*Little or no attempt to explain the D.A.R.E. program
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Paragraph 2: What you've learned

Advanced

*Effectively conveys what the writer learned in D.A.R.E. AND why it is personally important
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Proficienct

*Effectively conveys what the writer learned in D.A.R.E..
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Basic

*Attempts to convey what the writer learned in D.A.R.E. AND/OR why it is personally important
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Below Basic

*Little or no attempt to convey what the writer learned in D.A.R.E. AND/OR why it is personally important
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Paragraph 3: Skills

Advanced

*Effectively conveys 3 or more specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Proficienct

*Effectively conveys specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Basic

*Attempts to convey specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Below Basic

*Little or no attempt to convey specific skills learned through D.A.R.E.
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Paragraph 4: Commitment

Advanced

*Effectively states a personal commitment to make wise decisions.
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Proficienct

*Effectively states a personal commitment to make wise decisions.
*Paragraph is developed in a clear, interesting sequence
Basic

*Attempts to state a personal commitment to make wise decisions.
*Paragraph attempts to develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Below Basic

*Little or no attempt to state a personal commitment to make wise decision.
*Paragraph does not develop in a clear, interesting sequence
Paragraph 5: Conclusion

Advanced

*Conclusion restates main idea, supporting details, and overall summarizes essay thoroughly in 4-5 sentences.
Proficienct

*Conclusion is 4-5 sentences, but main idea or supporting details are not clearly summarized.
Basic

*Conclusion is 1-2 sentences, but main idea and supporting details are not clearly summarized.
Below Basic

*Conclusion does not thoroughly summarize essay; and/or main idea is not restated and supporting details are not
Conventions

Advanced

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 0 errors
*Sentences vary in length and type
*Complete sentences: 0 run-ons/fragments
Proficienct

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 3-5 errors
*Sentences vary in length and type
*Complete sentences: 2-3 run-ons/fragments
Basic

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 6-10 errors
*Some sentences vary in length and type.
*Complete sentences: 4-8 run-ons/fragments
Below Basic

*Excessive spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
*Sentences do not vary in length and type.
*Run-ons/fragments are in excess




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