Lesson 14: Forgiveness
Handout 1

Scoring Rubric for Forgiveness Essay

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4

In order to receive a 4-point score, the response must:

 
  • Select and use one of the quotations provided
  • Give a clearly stated position on the issue
  • Explain why they agree or disagree with the statement
  • Provide at least one supporting point that is based on an example from a folktale studied in this lesson
  • Give a real life example of when the statement might apply.

3

In order to receive a 3-point score, the response must:

 
  • Give a clearly stated position on the issue
  • Contain three of the remaining five elements

2

In order to receive a 2-point score, the response must:

 
  • Give a clearly stated position on the issue
  • Contain two of the remaining five elements

1

In order to receive a 1-point score, the response must:

 
  • Give a clearly stated position on the issue
  • Contain one of the remaining five elements

0

Response shows no evidence of any elements, or not clearly stated position is found.