Two Assignments - Narrative Essay and An Argument with Research - 12-15 Hours

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Performance Assessments Instructions: Write A Personal Narrative

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Introduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and approach. Engages the reader and creates interest with a hook, provides background context, and concludes with a thesis.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Coherence and Unity (25 points): Ideas flow clearly and logically as essay is developed. Each paragraph contains one main idea (topic sentence) with thorough supporting details. Clear transitions are present between sentences as well as between paragraphs. Author remains focused on the topic.

25 - 22 21 - 18 17 - 14 13 - 1 0

Support for Ideas (20 points): Adequate detail and accurate support provided for each idea introduced. Specific, accurate, and relevant examples are used to show meaning. Essay does not simply make blanket claims without support. Essay makes the required length of 500- 1000 words.

20 - 18 17 - 14 13 - 10 9 - 1 0

Sentence Structure (10 points): Sentences are varied in both structure and length. Sentences are complete, expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or fragments.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Spelling and Word Choice (10 points): Essay is free of spelling errors. Appropriate language is chosen for each situation, fitting the mood/tone set in the introduction. Word choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Punctuation (10 points): Essay is free of errors such as comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to interfere with comprehension.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Grammar (10 points): Essay utilizes correct and consistent verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun- antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere with comprehension.

10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0

Conclusion (5 points): Provides adequate closure and reinforces the meaning/significance established in the introduction. Effectively wraps up the essay by restating the main ideas and the thesis.

5 4 3 - 2 1 0

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Student Number: Write A Personal Narrative: Instructor’s Evaluation

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