Can you do this assignment ?

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Reflection Questions

55 to 60 points

Candidate provides clear, full answers to each of the 12 questions with complete paragraphs:

1. Describe the material issues in this conflict.

2. Describe the personal issues or offenses in this conflict.

3. Write down everything you can think of that is noble, right, or admirable about the other person in this dispute, including good memories or ways God has blessed you through that person.

4. What rights, legally or morally, do you have in this situation?

5. Which of the personal issues or offenses described can you simply overlook? Which of the material issues described can you simply give in on?

6. Which listening skills do you have a hard time with: waiting, attending, clarifying, reflecting, or agreeing? Write down some things you will do or say to overcome these weaknesses.

7. How can you show that you are trying to believe the best about the other person (i.e., making charitable judgments)?

8. Which worldly weapons have you been using, or are you tempted to use, in this situation?

9. Have you been using your tongue to bless your opponents or to speak critically of them? How could you breathe grace to them in the days ahead?

10. To whom can you turn for godly advice and encouragement?

11. What can you keep on doing in this situation that is right?

12. Would it be wiser to communicate in person, on the phone, or by means of a letter? Why?

50 to 54 points

Candidate provides adequate answers to each of the 12 questions with complete paragraphs:

1. Describe the material issues in this conflict.

2. Describe the personal issues or offenses in this conflict.

3. Write down everything you can think of that is noble, right, or admirable about the other person in this dispute, including good memories or ways God has blessed you through that person.

4. What rights, legally or morally, do you have in this situation?

5. Which of the personal issues or offenses described can you simply overlook? Which of the material issues described can you simply give in on?

6. Which listening skills do you have a hard time with: waiting, attending, clarifying, reflecting, or agreeing? Write down some things you will do or say to overcome these weaknesses.

7. How can you show that you are trying to believe the best about the other person (i.e., making charitable judgments)?

8. Which worldly weapons have you been using, or are you tempted to use, in this situation?

9. Have you been using your tongue to bless your opponents or to speak critically of them? How could you breathe grace to them in the days ahead?

10. To whom can you turn for godly advice and encouragement?

11. What can you keep on doing in this situation that is right?

12. Would it be wiser to communicate in person, on the phone, or by means of a letter? Why?

1 to 49 points

Candidate provides decent answers to each of the 12 questions with complete paragraphs:

1. Describe the material issues in this conflict.

2. Describe the personal issues or offenses in this conflict.

3. Write down everything you can think of that is noble, right, or admirable about the other person in this dispute, including good memories or ways God has blessed you through that person.

4. What rights, legally or morally, do you have in this situation?

5. Which of the personal issues or offenses described can you simply overlook? Which of the material issues described can you simply give in on?

6. Which listening skills do you have a hard time with: waiting, attending, clarifying, reflecting, or agreeing? Write down some things you will do or say to overcome these weaknesses.

7. How can you show that you are trying to believe the best about the other person (i.e., making charitable judgments)?

8. Which worldly weapons have you been using, or are you tempted to use, in this situation?

9. Have you been using your tongue to bless your opponents or to speak critically of them? How could you breathe grace to them in the days ahead?

10. To whom can you turn for godly advice and encouragement?

11. What can you keep on doing in this situation that is right?

12. Would it be wiser to communicate in person, on the phone, or by means of a letter? Why?

0 points

Not present

Reconciliation Plan

18 to 20 points

Candidate clearly articulates a plan for resolving the dispute over the next two weeks.

17 points

Candidate articulates a plan for resolving the dispute over the next two weeks.

1 to 16 points

Candidate articulates a plan for resolving the dispute over the next two weeks; however, it is not fully developed or is lacking details.

0 points

Not present

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Paragraph Length, Sentence Structure and Mechanics

18 to 20 points

Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting and focused. Each paragraph is at least five sentences. The writing is free of errors.

17 points

Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. Each paragraph is at least five sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.

1 to 16 points

Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors. Each paragraph is less than five sentences.

0 points

Not present