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WWII Hero/Leader Essay 
Hero Essay
The essay will identify a hero/leader from WWII. The body of the essay will answer essential questions: Why is my selected figure a hero? How was my hero impacted by World War II. Name any struggles or achievements. zeitgeist or the context of the times in which he or she was living? What lasting impact did your hero leave on society? What can society learn from this person today. In your research look for primary sources that show the impact of this person during World War II.
Rubric Code: MXA965W
By erinshannonm
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Hero informative essay
  Exemplary - 4

4 pts

Proficient - 3

3 pts

Making Progress - 2

2 pts

Not Yet - 1

1 pts

Paragraphs

Exemplary - 4

Organized into at least 5 paragraphs including an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Proficient - 3

Organized into 4 paragraphs with an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
Making Progress - 2

Organized into 3 paragraph with at least an introduction or conclusion sentence.
Not Yet - 1

No paragraphs written. Just list of sentences.
Introduction

Define what a hero means to you. Include a quote about a hero/leader that relates to the person you will be writing about.
Exemplary - 4

Grabs the readers interest right away in the first sentence with creative word choice and in the introduction paragraph identifies what a hero is.
Proficient - 3

Grabs the readers interest somewhere within the first paragraph and identifies what a hero is.
Making Progress - 2

Attempts to grab the readers interest in the first paragraph, but is not quite able, and hero is somewhat identified.
Not Yet - 1

The introduction does not grab the readers interest and doesn't identify the what a hero is.
Topic Sentences

Exemplary - 4

Each paragraph begins with a well written topic sentence that lets the reader know exactly what that paragraph will be about.
Proficient - 3

3-4 paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that tries to let the reader know what the paragraph will be about.
Making Progress - 2

1-2 paragraphs begin with a topic sentence or something close to it to try and explain what the paragraph will be about.
Not Yet - 1

There are no topic sentences for any paragraphs.
Specific Examples

Make sure you show us why your person is a hero (always keeping in mind the essential questions).
Exemplary - 4

Includes at least 3 specific examples of why this person is a hero/ leader and includes 3 or more sentences (not including the topic sentence)with details to truly explain each example.
Proficient - 3

Includes at least 2 specific examples of why this person is a hero and includes 2 or more sentences (not including the topic sentence)with details for each example.
Making Progress - 2

Includes at least 1 specific example of why this person is a hero and 1 or more sentences (not including the topic sentence) with details for the example.
Not Yet - 1

Attempts to provide an example with details about their hero.
Grammar and Mechanics

Exemplary - 4

Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Proficient - 3

A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Making Progress - 2

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Not Yet - 1

Careless grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.



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