Most people are using the rubric with their students; however, most people don’t realize there is further guidance about what constitutes a high scoring essay.
Open the Scoring Guide the Corresponds with your course. Inside, find the descriptors for score point 4.
In the spaces provided, record the major points required for score point four.
Here's why it is important:
1. The PROGRESSION of terms is important in preparing students for long term success.
2. The descriptors are TARGETS FOR SUCCESS. Paired with the anchor papers, it gives the kids a clear picture of success.
3. If you know the targets when you begin to write, technically, there will be less revision required.
4. The targets become a line-item checklist to evaluate the draft and focus needed revisions.
Here's why it is important:
1. The PROGRESSION of terms is important in preparing students for long term success.
2. The descriptors are TARGETS FOR SUCCESS. Paired with the anchor papers, it gives the kids a clear picture of success.
3. If you know the targets when you begin to write, technically, there will be less revision required.
4. The targets become a line-item checklist to evaluate the draft and focus needed revisions.
An extension of this activity would be to have students enter the sample papers to highlight how the essays meet those requirements. (I’d like a copy if you do this.)
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