NAME: PERIOD: DATE TURNED IN: MEL-Con Paragraph Rubric – Survival Traits –“The Most Dangerous Game” PROMPT: Evaluate which survival skill best allows Rainsford to win the most dangerous game. -Determine three pieces of evidence that show this skill in action. *Note: Survival Skill chosen must be from in class list. R.L.9-10.1, R.L.9-10.10, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a,b,c,e,f W.9-10.4, W.9-10.9, W.9-10.10 Criteria Main Idea (Judgments, Focus & Position) Evidence (Position) Links (Position) Concluding Sentence (Judgments, Focus & Position) Organizing Ideas Language Usage Assignment Requirements 3 2 1 Writer’s main idea sentence clearly answers the prompt and includes key words from the question/prompt. Mentions author and title in topic sentence. Writer’s main idea sentence basically answers the prompt and includes some of the key words from the question. Mentions author and title in topic sentence. Writer’s main idea sentence poorly answers the prompt and/or does not include key words from the question. Fails to mention the author or title. Writer includes specific, appropriate, and accurate evidence to support his/her main idea. Uses at least one direct quote (A.W.E.) Writer includes some good evidence for his/her main idea. Uses at least one direct quote (A.W.E.) Writer includes poor or no evidence for his/her main idea. No direct quote included. Writer logically and directly explains the connection between the evidence and the main idea. Writer basically explains the connection between the evidence and the main idea. Writer poorly or does not explain the connection between the evidence and the main idea. Writer effectively restates the main idea of the paragraph and summarizes the evidence. Recaps or restates three pieces of evidence (“E”s)/reasons. Writer restates the main idea of the paragraph and summarizes the evidence. Writer effectively adheres to the MEL-Con format. Writer uses clear and sensible transitions (ONLY BIG KID) between each piece of evidence. Links are clear and relevant, tying together information and main point/position to create a well rounded, effective paragraph that fulfills the purpose of the assignment. Writer effectively uses audience appropriate vocabulary, grammar, mechanics, and expression to clearly answer the question/prompt. Only 3rd person pronouns are used; no contractions are present. Writer basically adheres to the MELCon format. Writer uses some decent transitions between each piece of evidence. Links are somewhat clear but lack in strength to tie together information/explanation and main point/position. Paragraph somewhat fulfills the purpose of the assignment. Writer does not adhere to the MEL-Con format. Writer uses poor (BABY) or no transitions between each piece of evidence. Writer attempts to use audience appropriate vocabulary, grammar, mechanics, and expression to answer question/prompt. Writer uses 2nd person (“YOU”) pronouns, 1st person (“I, etc.)” pronouns, and/or contractions once or twice. Writer fails to adhere to one of the assignment requirements. Writer does not use, or ineffectively uses, vocabulary, grammar, mechanics, and expression to answer question/prompt. Writer uses 2nd person (“YOU”) pronouns, 1st person (“I, etc.”) pronouns, and contractions throughout paragraph. *Writer effectively explains how Rainsford uses ONE specific survival trait throughout the story, providing THREE specific examples to support reasoning. *Proper MLA header is included *Paragraph is indented *Paragraph is double spaced *At least one vocabulary word is used correctly SCORE ____/21 ____% Grade:____ Writer poorly or does not restate the main idea of the paragraph and/or poorly does not summarize the evidence. “E”s are not recapped. Writer fails to adhere to two or more of the assignment requirements.