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)