PURPOSE/FOCUS/ORGANIZATION English I Monday Aug. 29th Materials needed: journals sheet of paper something to write with In your journals, copy down the following information about the rubric you will be using when we get to writing your VLT essay in two weeks (remember, journal information will be on the final exam!) PURPOSE/FOCUS/ORGANIZATION In your own words, what do these terms mean when it comes to writing? (1-2 sentences) EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH (GRAMMAR) In your own words, what does this mean? (1-2 sentences)

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- WORTH 4 POINTS TOTAL For a top score of 4 What the rubric says: Strongly maintained controlling idea with little or no loosely related material Skillful use of a variety of transitional strategies to clarify the relationships between and among ideas Logical progression of ideas from beginning to end with a satisfying introduction and conclusion Appropriate style and objective tone established and maintained

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a top score of 4 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Main idea is strong Different transitions (such as, therefore, however, etc…) are used Sequence of events makes sense Tone is not biased (one sided)

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a pretty good score of 3 What the rubric says: Maintained controlling idea, though some loosely related material may be present Adequate use of a variety of transitional strategies to clarify the relationships between and among ideas Adequate progression of ideas from beginning to end with a sufficient introduction and conclusion Appropriate style and objective tone established

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a pretty good score of 3 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Main idea is on topic most of the time Some transitions are used Sequence of events at least follows beginning, middle, and end Tone is usually not biased

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a fair score of 2 What the rubric says: Focused controlling idea but insufficiently sustained or unclear Inconsistent use of transitional strategies with little variety Uneven progression of ideas from beginning to end with an inadequate introduction or conclusion

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a fair score of 2 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Main idea is there, but it’s unclear Transitions are rarely used Sequence of events doesn’t follow beginning, middle, and end

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a low score of 1 What the rubric says: Confusing or ambiguous ideas few or no transitional strategies Frequent extraneous ideas that impede understanding Too brief to demonstrate knowledge of focus or organization

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a low score of 1 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Main idea makes little sense Ideas are off topic Organization is all over the place

PURPOSE/ FOCUS/ ORGANIZATION- For a score of 0…

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION- WORTH 4 POINTS TOTAL For a top score of 4 What the rubric says: Smoothly integrated, thorough, and relevant evidence, including precise references to sources Effective use of a variety of elaborative techniques (including but not limited to definitions, quotations, and examples), demonstrating an understanding of the topic and text Clear and effective expression of ideas, using precise language Academic and domain-specific vocabulary clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose Varied sentence structure, demonstrating language facility

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION- WORTH 4 POINTS TOTAL For a top score of 4 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Evidence is precise A lot of definitions, quotes, and examples used Words used have to do with the subject Different types of sentences used

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION English I Thursday Aug. 27th EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a pretty good score of 3 What the rubric says: Generally integrated and relevant evidence from sources, though references may be general or imprecise Adequate use of some elaborative techniques Adequate expression of ideas, employing a mix of precise and general language Domain-specific vocabulary generally appropriate for the audience and purpose Some variation in sentence structure

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION English I EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a pretty good score of 3 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Evidence kind of makes sense Some definitions, quotes, and examples Some of the words have to do with the subject

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a fair score of 2 What the rubric says: Weakly integrated evidence from sources; erratic or irrelevant references or citations Repetitive or ineffective use of elaborative techniques Imprecise or simplistic expression of ideas Some use of inappropriate domain-specific vocabulary Most sentences limited to simple constructions

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a fair score of 2 What the rubric really means (copy this down): Evidence is repetitive Ideas make little sense Words and sentences are simple

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a low score of 1 What the rubric says:  Minimal, absent, erroneous, or irrelevant evidence or citations from the source material  Expression of ideas that is vague, unclear, or confusing  Limited and often inappropriate language or domain specific vocabulary  Sentences limited to simple constructions

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a low score of 1 What the rubric really means (copy this down): evidence has little to do with the subject  ideas make no sense  words and sentences are few

EVIDENCE AND ELABORATION For a score of 0…

CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH (GRAMMAR)- WORTH 2 POINTS TOTAL For a top score of 2 What the rubric says: Some minor errors in usage but no patterns of errors Adequate use of punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling

CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH (GRAMMAR) For a top score of 2 What the rubric really means (copy this down): There are a few mistakes, but not many Punctuation ,capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling are mostly in order

CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH (GRAMMAR) For a score of 0…

So, now let’s get out a sheet of paper and take a little quiz Don’t worry, it’s open notes Just write the answers on your paper, not the questions …I hope you were writing 

1. What are the three categories of the rubric? 2. How many points is the 1st category worth? 3. How many points is the 2nd category worth? 4. How many points is the 3rd category worth? 5. If you received a total of 8 points on your essay, what grade would that be? 6. Tell me one thing about what earns a top score for the 1st category 7. Tell me one thing about what earns a top score for the 2nd category. 8. Tell me one thing that earns a top score for the 3rd category.