Living the Life of a Saint

Point Values

10     9     8     7

 6        5        4

 3       2      1

Directions/Formatting

All directions are followed; 12 font, double spaced, Times New Roman, paragraphs are indented; essay turned in on time.

There are a number of mistakes in the formatting of the essay.

Directions were not followed.  There are many mistakes in formatting.

Length

The essay is at least three paragraphs long and no longer than two pages.  There is enough detail and material to make the paragraphs complete.  There is no unnecessary or unfocused material.

The essay is at least three paragraphs long and no longer than two pages.  There is not enough detail and material to make them complete or there is unnecessary or unfocused material.

The essay is too long or too short.  There are not three full paragraphs or the essay is too long; paragraphs are unfocused.

Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

No or very few mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Few mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that distract the reader.

Multiple mistakes in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation that make the essay confusing and hard to follow.

Sentence Structure and Formation

Sentences are formed properly; essay shows evidence of varied sentence beginnings, and forms.

Sentences are formed properly but there is not enough variation in sentence form.

There are incomplete sentences and/or run-ons.  Sentences are too simple and repetitive.

Vocabulary and Word Choice

Vocabulary is on or above a middle school level; creative and varied word choice enhances essay.

Below middle school level vocabulary; usage or word choice a distraction to reader.

Inappropriate or overly simplistic vocabulary; words used incorrectly.

Content

Essay includes important facts of the Saint's life; historic, miraculous, and spiritual.

Essay is missing a few important facts of the Saint's life; historic, miraculous, and spiritual.

Essay is incomplete and does not communicate the Saint's greatness.

Perspective

Author has successfully written himself/herself into the story.

Author has not successfully written himself/herself into the story.

Essay written from a perspective that does not follow instructions.

Message

Essay contains clear spiritual messages for the future.

Essay contains  some spirtual message.

No spritual message included.