Rubric Rundown English 1

Thinking About the Rubric

In small groups, go through the Portfolio Rubric.

For each checkbox, write either

• a definition of the terms
• an explanation of what the checkbox is asking for
• an example of how a student might demonstrate the skill

Note: this activity isn't about "getting it right"--it's a chance for me to see what you think about each of these things. If you're not sure, give it your best guess.

Course Outcomes

Outcome 1

Critically read and respond to materials from a variety of perspectives and genres.

Does the writing...

• include information representing multiple perspectives?
• thoughtfully respond to information from incorporated sources?
• engage with other perspectives in a way which supports the paper's purpose?

Outcome 2

Write and revise persuasive, unified, and well-organized arguments.

Does the writing...

• present a clear overall claim?
• show clear reasoning?
• include enough evidence to support the paper's claim?
• demonstrate effective organization?

Outcome 3

Conduct research and evaluate multimedia sources for credibility.

Does the writing...

• incorporate information from a variety of sources?
• incorporate sources from outside of class texts?
• avoid sources that are unreliable or ineffective?

Outcome 4

Purposefully integrate credible research material from a variety of sources into writing using appropriate documentation.

Does the writing...

• effectively integrate quotations?
• demonstrate effective summary and paraphrase?
• incorporate sources using correct MLA in-text citation?
• include a complete and accurate MLA Works Cited page?
• follow MLA requirements for manuscript format?

Outcome 5

Reflect on individual writing, practices, and processes.

Does the writing...

• …demonstrate this in reflective writing outside of the Writing Projects!?