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British Colony Borchure
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Title: ____________________________
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Ideas and Content
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Minimal vocabulary, no voice, incomplete writing (missing paragraphs), run-on sentences, inaccurate details, introduction does not catch the reader eye (no bold beginning)
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Incomplete details, little vocabulary, errors in complex sentences, introduction/concolusion is not focused, some drtails are inacrruate
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Catchy introduction and conclusion, accurate details, eighth grade vocab, complete thoughts and paragraphs, grade level writing
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Exceeded expections in vocabulary, exceptional use of voice, supporting details, all details are accurate, generates interest in the topic
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Organization and Neatness
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Two or three sentences in each paragraphs, no pictures to support, not legible, less than eight paragprahs
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4-5 sentences in each paragraph, some pictures, graphics, somewhat legible, 8 paragraphs
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Six to seven sentences in each paragraph, pictures to support each paragraph, legible, but with a few mistakes, 8 paragraphs
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8-10 sentences, information is legible, above average use of graphics, bold statements and creativity, no crossouts or mistakes in writing the paper
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Word Choice
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Vocabulary is far below grade level (little kid words), no understnnding is established through your word choice
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Below level vcabulary (ex...like, said, ect.) little understanding is established through their writing/prompt
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Vivid vocabulary, sophisticated terms, words show a clear understanding of the writing, persuasive words
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Advanced vocabulary, uses terms from the textbook (ex...proprietary colony, patroons, religious tolerance), words show a complete understanding of their writing/topic, persuasive and descriptive terms
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Sentence Fluency
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Sentences are choppy, random sentences, sentences are not complete, too many run-ons
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Only a few sentences flow smoothly, a bit choppy, some run-on sentences
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Sentences are fluent and slow, flows snoothly from one sentence to another
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Flows smoothly throughout the brochure, everything makes sense, well organized and easy to understand sentences
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Conventions
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Repeated mistakes in spelling, grammar, and word choice that interfere with a fluent reading of the brochure
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many mistakes in spellling, grammar, and word choice that interefere with a smooth reading of the brochure
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A few mistakes in spelling grammar, and word choice,but it does not interefere with the understanding of the brochure
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Uses proper spelling, grammar, and word choice throughout the brochure
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Teacher Reflection :
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This Rubric is available at (www.teacherjet.com)
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