Gold Rush Rubric: Week 2

By the Great Horn Spoon Writing Student Name Ms. Borcherding Date: Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Excellent Assessment Items 1 2 3 Paragraphs do not relate to the Paragraphs relate to the topic Each paragraph always relates to topic; transitions between and often present convincing the topic and presents details that paragraphs are awkward details; paragraphs often allow the reader to understand flow seamlessly from one to the argument more complete; the other. paragraphs flow seamlessly from Paragraph one to the other. Development Uses little or no detail to Uses details such as Uses details such as explanations support and explain the topic. explanations and examples and examples that are accurate, that are accurate and support appropriate, and fully support the Details the topic. topic. The content is absent or not The content is clear and The content is substantial, related to the topic. directly related to the topic. intriguing, and original. It relates Content directly to the topic Ideas have little connection to Most ideas are connected; Logical presentation of ideas; all each other; there is no strong some parts don't contribute parts contribute to a strong Organization central idea. to the central idea. central idea There is no conclusion. The Summarizes main ideas. Completely integrates and piece just ends. extends key ideas of assignment, furthering understanding of Conclusion topic. Notes: Total Project: Student: Teacher

Total Points

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