Pittsburgh ACER Paragraph Rubric

1. Pittsburgh ACER Paragraph Rubric Name: _____________________ How/Why is your topic (person, organization, place) important to the city of Pittsburgh? 0 Points 1 Point __Project idea is clearly revealed. __ Importance to the city is expressed. __ No first/second person pronouns are used. (I, ME, MY, YOU) __ Final copy is written in pen or typed. __Project idea is not revealed. __ Importance is not expressed. __ First/second person pronouns are used. (I, ME, MY, YOU) __ Final copy is not typed or written in pen. “A”nswer ____ x 3 = ____ / 12 Ex: The Nationality Rooms, found in the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning, are important to the city of Pittsburgh in that they celebrate cultural diversity that exists throughout the Pittsburgh community. __ First fact is not expressed. __ Explanation of this fact is not given. __ Second fact is not communicated. __ Explanation of second fact is not shared. . __ First fact is expressed. __ Explanation of this fact is given. __ Second fact is communicated. __ Explanation of second fact is shared. . “C”ited Examples and “E”xplanations ____ x 4 = ____ / 16 “C”ite: To begin with, the Nationality Rooms expose students and visitors to an authentic cultural experience. “E”xplian: Being designed and replicated by government officials from the countries represented, the furniture, décor and architecture are indicative of those that would adorn the homes, temples, or landmarks of those found abroad. __ Failed to use a transition word or phrase. (In conclusion, Finally) __ The project idea is not restated. __ Indication of what was learned by the student through the completion of the project is not expressed. __ A transition word or phrase is used. (In conclusion, Finally) __ The project idea is restated. __ Indication of what was learned by the student through the completion of the project is expressed. “R”estate ___ x 1 = ___ / 2 TOTAL: ____ / 30