Writing Assignment #1
Goal Setting and Reflection
In three well developed paragraphs (6-8 sentences in each paragraph)
explain the following
Paragraph #1- Explain why you are taking this class. What do you
hope to gain from this class? What are you worried about in this
class?
Paragraph #2- Explain what you see as your greatest strength
when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle.
Paragraph #3- Explain what your goals are for this workout
segment? What lift do you hope to make the most improvement
on? Is there a specific number that you wish to reach by the end
of this quarter? If so, what is it? How do you plan on reaching
that goal? Who will you lean on to make sure you are
accountable for this goal?
This assignment is due to your teacher by Friday, September 11
through either a neatly hand written paper or emailed word
document/google document.
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VP COMMON WRITING RUBRIC: INFORMATIVE
INFORMATIVE
Writing Elements
Clearly focuses on a
compelling topic that
informs the reader with
ideas, concepts, and
information. All
questions are answered
and ideas are expanded
on using examples
Focuses on topic
that informs the
reader with ideas,
concepts, and
information.
Answers all
questions posed
and expands on
those ideas
Has an unclear topic
with some ideas,
concepts, and
information. Offers
limited expansion of
ideas about the
questions posed
Provides significant
facts, definitions,
concrete details, and
examples that fully
develop and explain the
topic
Provides effective
facts, definitions,
concrete details,
and examples that
sufficiently develop
and expand on the
topic
Provides facts,
definitions, details, and
examples that attempt
to develop and expand
on the topic
Contains limited
information for
supporting the
answers to
questions. Fails to
have any
information for
some questions.
Has a sophisticated
structure and
organization that is
carefully crafted to
support the focus
Explains the
relationships between
the focus and reasons
as well as the evidence
Has an effective
structure and
organization that is
aligned with the
focus
Identifies the
relationship
between the focus
and reasons as
well as the
evidence
Attempts a structure
and organization to
support the position
Attempts to connect
the focus and reasons
Contains few, if
any, words,
phrases, and
clauses to link the
major sections of
the text
Does not connect
the topic and the
examples and/or
facts
Presents an engaging,
formal, and objective
tone
Uses sophisticated
language and topicspecific vocabulary to
manage the complexity
of the topic
Presents an
appropriate formal,
objective tone and
Uses relevant
language and
topic-specific
vocabulary to
manage the
complexity of the
topic
Illustrates a limited
awareness of formal
tone
Has awareness of
topic-specific
vocabulary
Intentionally uses
standard English
conventions of usage
and mechanics along
with discipline-specific
requirements (i.e. MLA,
APA, etc.)
Uses standard
English
conventions of
usage and
mechanics along
with disciplinespecific
requirements (i.e.
Demonstrates some
accuracy in standard
English conventions of
usage and mechanics
Focus
Supporting
Details/Evidence
Structure and
Organization
Language and
Style
Conventions
MLA, APA)
Has an
unidentifiable topic
with minimal
ideas, concepts,
and informationDoes not answer
the questions
posed
Illustrates a
limited or
inconsistent tone
Has awareness of
topic-specific
vocabulary
Contains multiple
inaccuracies in
standard English
conventions of
usage
and mechanics
Writers Proficiency Checklist: Informative (use throughout the writing process)
Focus:
I have an interesting topic. ____
I inform my reader about my topic. _____
Supporting Details and Evidence:
I provide a variety of evidence to support my topic. ____
I embed quotes and evidence to support my topic. _____
I have a conclusion that makes my topic relevant to the world around me. _____
Audience:
I know who my audience is, and my paper addresses the needs of that audience. ______
Structure and Organization:
My paper is organized and each part relates to the topic. _____
I transition smoothly between ideas. ______
Style and Conventions:
I use standard English conventions and an appropriate and formal tone. ______
I cite the evidence that I find from other sources. ______
Comments/Feedback (Peer reviewer/individual self-assessment)
