WORKSHEET Performance Assessments Instructions: Write A Personal Narrative LS7059 Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown Introduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and approach. Engages the reader and creates interest with a hook, provides background context, and concludes with a thesis. 10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0 Coherence and Unity (25 points): Ideas flow clearly and logically as essay is developed. Each paragraph contains one main idea (topic sentence) with thorough supporting details. Clear transitions are present between sentences as well as between paragraphs. Author remains focused on the topic. 25 - 22 21 - 18 17 - 14 13 - 1 0 Support for Ideas (20 points): Adequate detail and accurate support provided for each idea introduced. Specific, accurate, and relevant examples are used to show meaning. Essay does not simply make blanket claims without support. Essay makes the required length of 500- 1000 words. 20 - 18 17 - 14 13 - 10 9 - 1 0 Sentence Structure (10 points): Sentences are varied in both structure and length. Sentences are complete, expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or fragments. 10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0 Spelling and Word Choice (10 points): Essay is free of spelling errors. Appropriate language is chosen for each situation, fitting the mood/tone set in the introduction. Word choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity. 10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0 Punctuation (10 points): Essay is free of errors such as comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to interfere with comprehension. 10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0 Grammar (10 points): Essay utilizes correct and consistent verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun- antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere with comprehension. 10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0 Conclusion (5 points): Provides adequate closure and reinforces the meaning/significance established in the introduction. Effectively wraps up the essay by restating the main ideas and the thesis. 5 4 3 - 2 1 0 Totals Student Number: Write A Personal Narrative: Instructor’s Evaluation Grade: Graded by: WORKSHEET Performance Assessments Instructions: Research With Argument LS7060 Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown Introduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and approach, as well as setting an appropriate tone/mood for the rest of the essay. Engages the reader and creates interest. Has a clear thesis statement that identifies the writer’s topic and stance. WHST.11-12.1.A 10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0 Coherence and Unity (15 points): Ideas flow clearly and logically as essay is developed. Each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence that contains one main idea (with enough detail to develop that idea clearly and logically) and a connection to the ideas that precede and follow it. Clear transitions are ...

1. WORKSHEET
Performance Assessments Instructions:
Write A Personal Narrative
LS7059
Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown
Introduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and
approach. Engages the reader and creates interest with a
hook, provides background context, and concludes with a
thesis.
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Coherence and Unity (25 points): Ideas flow clearly and
logically as essay is developed. Each paragraph contains
one main idea (topic sentence) with thorough supporting
details. Clear transitions are present between sentences as
well as between paragraphs. Author remains focused on
the topic.
25 - 22 21 - 18 17 - 14 13 - 1 0
Support for Ideas (20 points): Adequate detail and
accurate support provided for each idea introduced.
Specific, accurate, and relevant examples are used to show
meaning. Essay does not simply make blanket claims
without support. Essay makes the required length of 500-
1000 words.

2. 20 - 18 17 - 14 13 - 10 9 - 1 0
Sentence Structure (10 points): Sentences are varied in
both structure and length. Sentences are complete,
expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or
fragments.
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Spelling and Word Choice (10 points): Essay is free of
spelling errors. Appropriate language is chosen for each
situation, fitting the mood/tone set in the introduction. Word
choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity.
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Punctuation (10 points): Essay is free of errors such as
comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end
punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to
interfere with comprehension.
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Grammar (10 points): Essay utilizes correct and consistent
verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun-
antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere
with comprehension.
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Conclusion (5 points): Provides adequate closure and
reinforces the meaning/significance established in the
introduction. Effectively wraps up the essay by restating the
main ideas and the thesis.
5 4 3 - 2 1 0

3. Totals
Student Number:
Write A Personal Narrative: Instructor’s Evaluation
Grade: Graded by:
WORKSHEET
Performance Assessments Instructions:
Research With Argument
LS7060
Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown
Introduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and
approach, as well as setting an appropriate tone/mood for
the rest of the essay. Engages the reader and creates
interest. Has a clear thesis statement that identifies the
writer’s topic and stance. WHST.11-12.1.A
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Coherence and Unity (15 points): Ideas flow clearly and
logically as essay is developed. Each paragraph begins
with a clear topic sentence that contains one main idea
(with enough detail to develop that idea clearly and
logically) and a connection to the ideas that precede and
follow it. Clear transitions are present between sentences
as well as between paragraphs. Author remains focused on
the topic. WHST.11-12.1.B

4. 15 - 14 13 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0
Support for Ideas (15 points): Adequate detail and
accurate support are provided for each idea introduced.
Specific, accurate, and relevant examples are used to show
meaning. Essay does not simply make blanket claims
without support. Quality sources (credible, accurate,
reasonable, supported) are used effectively to enhance
author’s ideas. Essay is the required length of 1,000-1,500
words. WHST.11-12.1.C
15 - 14 13 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0
Research and Citation (15 points): Research is used as
effective support for author’s ideas. Both parenthetical
and end citations are correct and complete. No reference
remains uncited.
15 - 14 13 - 11 10 - 7 6 - 1 0
Sentence Structure (5 points): Sentences are varied in
both structure and length. Sentences are complete,
expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or
fragments. WHST.11-12.1.D
5 4 3 - 2 1 0
Student Number:
Research With Argument: Instructor’s Evaluation
Grade: Graded by:
WORKSHEET

5. Performance Assessments Instructions:
Research With Argument
LS7060
Categories Exemplary Proficient Fair Poor Not Shown
Voice (5 points): Writer remains in the correct voice
throughout the paper, 3rd person objective, and is clearly
on one side of the issue. WHST.11-12.1.D
5 4 3 - 2 1 0
Spelling and Word Choice (10 points): Essay is free of
spelling errors. Appropriate language is chosen for each
situation, fitting the mood/tone set in the introduction. Word
choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity.
WHST.11-12.1.D
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
MLA Formatting (5 points): Page numbers and headers
are included and utilized correctly.
5 4 3 - 2 1 0
Punctuation (5 points): Essay is free of errors such as
comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end
punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to
interfere with comprehension. WHST.11-12.1.D
5 4 3 - 2 1 0
Grammar (10 points): Essay utilizes correct and consistent
verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun-

6. antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere
with comprehension. WHST.11-12.1.D
10 - 9 8 - 7 6 - 5 4 - 1 0
Conclusion (5 points): Provides adequate closure and
reinforces the meaning/significance established in the intro-
duction. Effectively wraps up the essay. Writer re-states the
thesis statement. WHST.11-12.1.E
5 4 3 - 2 4 - 1 0
Totals
Performance Task: Write a Narrative
Now that you've read both points of view on nature—that of the
Transcendentalists, and that of Oates — which perspective do
you agree with?
· Create a narrative using one of the perspectives you read
about: supporting nature or going against it.
· Tell a story about an experience you had in nature that either
affected you positively or negatively.
· Compose a narrative of 500–1,000 words that discusses your
experience in nature.
· Be clear on the stance you are choosing, and what you have
learned from this experience.
· Has reading the poems and stories of the Transcendentalists
changed your perspective on nature for the better or worse?
Performance Task: Argument with Research
One of the goals of this unit is to conduct research. Now that
you have finished reading The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn, you will be conducting and writing your own research
paper of 1,000–1,500 words on one of the topics listed below.

7. In addition to specific quotes and evidence from the text, you
will use outside research to support your claims. You may use
articles and information found online, in books, or
magazines, but do not use Wikipedia. All research must be
properly cited in MLA format on a final "Works Cited" page
listing all sources used. (Refer to the MLA Formatting and Style
Guide for support.)
· Examine the novel's portrayal of racism. Is the novel racist or
is it merely holding a mirror to a racist society?
Essay could examine: Huck's relationship with Jim, Pap's views
of African Americans, Twain's portrayal of Jim, Use of the "n"
word. Is Twain taking a stance against, and shining a light on,
society, showing them the absurdity of their ways? Or, is this
providing the author's own perspective on the time? Choose one
side and defend.
· Is Huck a transcendentalist, reflecting the new philosophy of
the time? Use quotes from the book, as well as research on the
transcendental philosophy, to argue for or against this claim.
· The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was censored
immediately upon its release, and is still censored in many
schools today. Argue or support that this book deserves to be
censored, comparing it with modern censorship of books or
media. Research the reasons behind the book's censorship both
then and now, as well as other media that has been censored in
modern times, and the reasons for that censorship. Is it
justified, or does it infringe upon the First Amendment?