4. Paragraph 1:Tell me about you. Where did you go to
school last year? Where are you from originally? Do
you participate in extracurricular activities such as
sports, music, or the arts? If so, tell me about what
you do in these areas. Which subjects are you best at
and which do you find most challenging? Why?
Paragraph 2: Who did you have for ELA last year?
What grade did you receive? What are your strengths
and weaknesses in ELA? Which types of projects and
assignments are you most successful at completing?
Which genres do you enjoy reading most?
Paragraph 3: What outside interests do you have that
are not academic subjects or school sponsored
activities? What motivates you? What do you care
about and why? What makes you who you are?
5. Type it or write it. If you write it, it must be
written in blue or black ink. Do not skip lines.
MLA format
◦ This means you need a title. Do NOT underline,
bold, or italicize your title.
◦ Your title can not be your name. Be creative!
◦ Please look under the Forms and Links tab on my
website if you need reminders on MLA formatting.
◦ www.huckabeeclassroom.com
6. Essay of Introduction Rubric
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Paragraph 1 Prompt is thoroughly addressed
with supporting details to
illustrate understanding.
Prompt is somewhat addressed
with supporting details.
Prompt is partially addressed
with few supporting details.
Prompt is not adequately
addressed and response is
lacking in supporting details.
Paragraph 2 Prompt is thoroughly addressed
with supporting details to
illustrate understanding.
Prompt is somewhat addressed
with supporting details.
Prompt is partially addressed
with few supporting details.
Prompt is not adequately
addressed and response is
lacking in supporting details.
Paragraph 3 Prompt is thoroughly addressed
with supporting details to
illustrate understanding.
Prompt is somewhat addressed
with supporting details.
Prompt is partially addressed
with few supporting details.
Prompt is not adequately
addressed and response is
lacking in supporting details.
Grammar, spelling, and
mechanics
Three or fewer errors. Four to six errors. Seven to nine errors. 10 or more errors.
MLA Format MLA formatting followed. One error in formatting. Two to three errors in
formatting.
Four errors in formatting.
7. ◦ Bring signed parent/guardian form back to class or
complete form online with parent/guardian.
◦ Sign up for Remind.com
◦ Essay of Introduction: This assignment is acceptable
printed or written. It must be printed prior to class
or it is late. Do not email it to me.
