Outline and Rubric Assignment

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Introduction

7 points

Provides a story, quotation, or question to effectively catch the reader’s attention.

Includes supporting details. Has a clear, one-sentence thesis statement that previews the three main points.

4-6 points

Catches the reader’s attention and has some supporting details.

Thesis statement is present but may not clearly preview the three main points.

1-3 points

Lacks a “hook” and supporting details.

Thesis statement is not accurate or is missing.

0 points

Missing.

Body

14-16 points

Main points are 3 specific learning strategies.

Sub-points describe each strategy and explain how/why it has worked.

Supporting details are focused and relevant.

10-13 points

Main points are three strategies, but may be more general.

Sub-points are present and focused with relevant supporting details.

1-9 points

Main points are present, but may not align with the requirements.

Supporting details are vague or missing.

0 points

Missing.

Conclusion

7 points

Provides final thoughts and a concluding statement, quote, or verse.

Includes 2 new strategies to employ.

4-6 points

Conclusion is present but may be lacking organization or strength.

Includes two new strategies to employ.

1-3 points

Missing the 2 new strategies and/or does not provide effective concluding thoughts.

0 points

Missing.

Rubric

8 points

All sections are completed thoughtfully and accurately. Student took time to provide comments and insight into grading.

6-7 points

All sections are completed thoughtfully and accurately.

Maybe lacking comments and insight.

1-5 points

Rubric is completed but lacks careful analysis.

Scoring may not be accurate.

0 points

Not submitted.

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Outline Formatting

6 points

Outline uses the template and maintains proper indentations, spacing, and labels. No orphan points.

4-5 points

Uses the template and maintains basic formatting. May have a few errors in indentation or orphan points.

1-3 points

Lacks attention to spacing, indentation, and labels.

0 points

Not submitted in outline form.

Submission

6 points

Assignment is submitted as ONE .pdf file to include the outline and completed rubric. A working shareable link is submitted.

4-5 points

Assignment is submitted as a .pdf but may be submitted as two files. A working shareable link is submitted.

1-3 points

Assignment is not submitted as a .pdf OR shareable link is missing.

0 points

None of the submission requirements are met.

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