Name: _______________________________________
POD: ____
Date: __________________
Topic/Thesis: _____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Audience: _______________________________________________________________________________
Purpose (circle all that apply):
Format:
Entertaining
Expressive
Informative
Persuasive
__________________________
Uniforms Essay Portfolio
(Arranged from oldest in back to most recent in front)
____/12 pts
___ OPTIONAL: Written Brainstorming Notes (TAP-F Thesis Planner)
___ Written Introduction & Conclusion
___ Written Body Paragraph Planner
___ Typed Rough Draft (3 copies)
___ Read Aloud Peer Editing Worksheet
___ Revised Draft (2 copies)
___ Grade Sheet Checklist (this paper)
___ Final Draft
Writing Process
____/13 pts
Read Aloud Editing for _________________________________ (PARTNER 1)
____/ 4 pts
o 5 Student corrected most grammatical errors and made intelligent suggestions to improve writing
o 4 Student corrected some grammatical errors and attempted to improve/critique writing
o 3-2 Student was careless in correcting grammatical errors and made only a token effort to
improve/critique partner’s writing
o 1-0 Student disregarded the purpose of editing and offered little or inaccurate advice or corrections
Read Aloud Editing for _________________________________ (PARTNER 2)
____/ 4 pts
o 5 Student corrected most grammatical errors and made intelligent suggestions to improve writing.
o 4 Student corrected some grammatical errors and attempted to improve/critique writing.
o 3-2 Student was careless in correcting grammatical errors and made only a token effort to
improve/critique partner’s writing.
o 1-0 Student disregarded the purpose of editing and offered little or inaccurate advice or corrections.
Quality of Revisions (Changes made according to rough draft and read aloud )
o
o
o
o
5
4
3-2
1-0
___/5 pts
Student corrected most grammatical errors / Improved focus, content, organization, and style.
Student corrected some grammatical errors / Attempted to improve writing quality.
Student was careless in correcting grammatical errors / Made little effort to improve writing.
Student made excessive grammatical errors / Disregarded peer suggestions and much of the
revision process.
Uniforms Essay – Scoring Rubric & Portfolio Grade Sheet
Concept
Focused Correction Area
Focus
Org.
Style
TAP-F (On Worksheet)
(N/A)
Complete and accurate to the type of writing.
Heading (LEFT)
Name / Instructor / Subject – Class / Date
Title (CENTER)
Catchy title hints at the topic and gives a unique twist.
Formatting
Double-spaced text in size 12 Times New Roman font.
Score
No
Yes
0
2
0
2
0
2
0
4
Subtotal
/10
Introductory Paragraph
Style
Content
Conventions
Focus
Thesis
Acknowledges the topic and comes AT THE END of the intro.
0
0
0
Thesis
Provides author’s claim and general reasoning (usually three).
0
1
Capitalized beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Hook the reader
Develop the argument
Capitalization
Usage/Understanding
Punctuation
Spelling
Attention-grabbing opener personally connects with reader.
Provides context for the problem and leads to the thesis.
All sentences are complete and make sense. Word choice is
appropriate and accurate.
All sentences end with appropriate end marks. Fewer than three
punctuation errors (commas, semi-colons, etc.)
Fewer than three errors in spelling. NO CONTRACTIONS.
Subtotal
2
2
1
/10
Body Paragraph 1
Content/
Organization
Focus
Focus
Conventions
Style
Gives a specific reason for author’s claim.
0
2
(CD) Factual evidence
First supporting detail provides concrete examples of a fact.
0
2
(COM) Evidence analysis
Explain/show how detail supports topic sentence’s reason(s).
0
2
Second supporting detail provides concrete examples of a fact.
0
2
(COM) Evidence analysis
Explain/show how detail supports topic sentence’s reason(s).
0
2
Closing sentence
Summarizes how findings support topic sentence.
Use appropriate transition words and phrases to introduce the
paragraph and supporting details.
0
2
0
2
Word choice
Use vivid verbs & adjectives that describe and enhance content.
0
2
Capitalization
Capitalized beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
All sentences are complete and make sense. Word choice is
appropriate and accurate.
All sentences end with appropriate end marks. Fewer than three
punctuation errors (commas, semi-colons, etc.)
Fewer than three errors in spelling. NO CONTRACTIONS.
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
/20
Topic sentence
(CD) Factual evidence
Transition words/phrases
Usage/Understanding
Punctuation
Spelling
Subtotal
Conclusion Paragraph
Focus
Content
Conventions
Style
Thesis
Acknowledges the topic AT THE START of the conclusion.
0
1
Thesis
RESTATES author’s claim and general reasoning (usually three).
0
1
Review the argument
Summarizes the biggest ideas and the context for the problem.
Clincher
Big finish personally connects with reader and inspires reaction.
Capitalization
Capitalized beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
All sentences are complete and make sense. Word choice is
appropriate and accurate.
All sentences end with appropriate end marks. Fewer than three
punctuation errors (commas, semi-colons, etc.)
Fewer than three errors in spelling. NO CONTRACTIONS.
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Usage/Understanding
Punctuation
Spelling
Name ____________________________________
POD ____
Date _________
Subtotal
/10
TOTAL
/50