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RUBRIC FOR
SCORING THE PROFILE PIECE Introduction,
Conclusion, Topic Sentences, Title (20%) Body,
Development, Organization (40%) Vocabulary,
Mechanics (Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, Grammar, Typos) 20% Effort,
Improvement, Presentation (20%) Distinguished
(or "WOW!") (19-20) Creative
introduction and conclusion; purpose of profile is obvious and
fulfilled—there is strong, interesting, and vivid glue; compelling
introduction and profound conclusion; original topic sentences. The profile
feature evokes intense emotions. Compelling Title. Gives
reader dynamic impression and profound understanding of the subject; aptly
uses quotes and description to reveal the person; creative transitions; uses
similes/metaphors to create rich description; explores inner qualities of
subject; narration adeptly weaves essential facts and elements into narrative
artfully. Glue is powerful. Professional.
Sophisticated. High level, active words are selected deliberately. There is
no more than one mechanical error in the entire story. Sentence structure is
varied. Evidence
of substantial time; student is working at highest potential; interviews are
thorough and factual. There are no errors in names or content. Student sought
help in or out of class from teacher and students. Student chose a
challenging topic. Revisions are obvious. Proficient
(or "Pretty Decent") (16-18) Solid
introduction that uses "catchy" intro device; purpose of essay is
clear; clear topic sentences. Glue is strong. Profile provides insight about
the subject reader. Emotions are strongly evoked. Catchy title. Gives
reader vivid picture and deep understanding of subject; sophisticated
transitions; uses similes/metaphors; uses quotes and description to
illustrate person; creative presentation of person. Glue is sophisticated. Most
vocabulary is sophisticated and used properly. There are no more than 3
mechanical errors. Evidence
of time. Student is working near highest potential; some improvement;
polished presentation. Student sought help in or out of class. Revisions
made. Satisfactory
(or "Fair") (12-15) Basic
needs of introduction and conclusion are met though intent may not be totally
clear; glue is weak or vague; clear topic sentences; intro and conclusion
meet minimum length requirement; reports facts without insight. Little or no
emotions evoked. Basic Title. Describes
person in a basic, predictable and/or awkward way; awkward transitions; too
much telling and not enough quoting and description; presentation is “nuts
and bolts” and little else. Glue is vague, undefined, or very weak weak. May
use simple words and take few risks. Vocabulary may be somewhat dull and/or
repetitive. The profile is legible but may contain multiple errors. Adequate
amount of time is evident; similar errors in previous stories; little or no
improvement; neat presentation. Some revisions made. Unsatisfactory
(or "Needs A Lot of Work") (0-11) Intro
and/or conclusion is either too short, missing, or confusing. The glue is
minimal or non-existent. Topic sentences are missing or confusing. Neither
the author nor the reader has learned anything significant about the person.
Inappropriate or missing title. Uses
sweeping generalizations with no supporting examples; little or no quotes or
description; missing or confusing transitions; no attempt to use
similes/metaphors; information is unfocused or confusing; paragraphs too long, too short, or not indented.
Glue is missing. Misuses
basic vocabulary. Difficult to read because of a number of distracting
errors. Repeated
errors; class-time was not used productively; little or no time or care;
sloppy; little or no revision evident. Total
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