Distinguished - Clearly includes a quote from someone that the student perceives is representative of the student’s values, goals, self-worth, etc.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - Includes a quote from someone; however, the quote is not representative of the student’s values, goals, self-worth, etc.

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The quote from someone that the student perceives is representative of the student’s values, goals, self-worth, etc. is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains why the quote was chosen and how it embodies the student’s future goals.

Proficient - Explains why the quote was chosen and how it embodies the student’s future goals. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains why the quote was chosen and how it embodies the student’s future goals. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain why the quote was chosen and how it embodies the student’s future goals; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of why the quote was chosen and how it embodies the student’s future goals is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates an original quote that is believed to represent who the student is.

Proficient - N/A

Basic - N/A

Below Expectations - N/A

Non-Performance - The original quote that is believed to represent who the student is is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains why the created quote embodies the student’s future goals, values, and overall self.

Proficient - Explains why the created quote embodies the student’s future goals, values, and overall self. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains why the created quote embodies the student’s future goals, values, and overall self. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain why the created quote embodies the student’s future goals, values, and overall self; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of why the created quote embodies the student’s future goals, values, and overall self is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.