Assignment+Rubric

__**Rubric for Assignment One**__

//(Interpretation, analysis, comparison)// || *  Makes a clear analysis of both the poem and the quote that is backed up with supportive claims //(Spelling, punctuation, age appropriate word choice)// || * All spelling is correct //(Structure, existence of paragraphs, idea development)// || * Paragraphs are separated by ideas //(Personality)// || * Writer makes a powerful argument in which his/her personality is able to come across the page
 * __**Criteria**__ || **A(90-100)**
 * Outstanding** || **B(80-89)**
 * Proficien**t || **C(70-79)**
 * Basic** || **D/F(0-69)**
 * Below Expectations** ||
 * **Critical Thinking**
 * Interpretation is well-thought out and reflective
 * Ties the quote and the poem together in a strong, cohesive way || * Thought, insight, and analysis has taken place
 * Partially based on reflection
 * Ties the quote and the poem together with a more superficial idea || * ﻿Demonstrates reflection on the most basic level
 * Analysis skims the surface but doesn't express true thought
 * Doesn't compare the quote and the poem at all || * Superficial ideas
 * No analysis or insight
 * Simply summary
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Doesn't compare the quote and the poem at all ||
 * **Conventions**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Everything is punctuated as it should be
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;"> Strong and mature word choice || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Most spelling is correct
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Most punctuation is correct
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Word choice is average || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Numerous words are spelled incorrectly
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Numerous punctuation errors
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Word choice is insufficient for age level || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 15px;">Overwhelming amount of words misspelled
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 15px;">Punctuation is so ignored that writing makes little sense
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 15px;">Simple word choice ||
 * **Organization**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Transitions are made to help the essay flow better
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Very organized and easy to understand
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Brings in both the quote and the poem without the reader becoming confused as to which one the writer is talking about || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Paragraphs are for the most part separated by ideas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Transitions are weak
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Pretty organized but still easy to understand
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> Brings in both the quote and poem without the reader becoming confused as to which one the writer is talking about || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Paragraphs are scattered and are not organized by themes or ideas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Transitions are absent
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Little organization at all; hard to understand
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 8px; line-height: 15px;">﻿ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 9px; line-height: 15px;">﻿<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 15px;">Brings in both the quote and the poem but the reader is often confused which the writer is talking about || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">No apparent structure
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">No distinct separation of ideas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Hard to follow
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Discusses only the poem or the quote or neither ||
 * **Voice**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">We get a sense the writer is affected by the quote or the poem || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Writer's voice shines through for the most part but it seems a little forced || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Writer's argument seems forced and unreflective of the writer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">We get a sense that the writer did not try to relate the quote or the poem to his/her own life || * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">Superficial and bland
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 80%;">We do not get a sense at all who the writer is ||