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Aug., 22, 2013 When you want to add a document to your wiki: 1. Complete the document in Word & save it to your desktop with the file prefix "Your name.Title.date". 2. In your wiki page edit screen, click on "file" & "upload file" 3. Find your document and click on it when it shows up in the upload menu. 4. It should show up on your wiki like the one below. :)

Should School Be a Place for Debate? August 5, 2013 Value ||  Points Earned  || 21-25 = A (90) 16-20 = B (80) 11-15 = C (70) 10-0 = F (>69)
 * **SEBHS Essay Rubric (aligned with GHSWT Rubric)** ||
 * || ** 5 **  ||  ** 4 **  ||  ** 3 **  ||  ** 2 **  ||  ** 1 **  ||  Weighted
 * ** IDEAS **
 * ** Controlling idea **
 * ** Supporting ideas **
 * ** Use of details **
 * ** Awareness of purpose **
 * ** Sense of completeness ** || The essay is fully focused and contains a wealth of ideas and examples. The writer uses rhetorical strategies and addresses counterarguments. || The essay is consistently focused and contains ample ideas and examples. The writer may employ rhetorical strategies or address counterarguments. || The essay is sufficiently focused and contains some ideas and examples. The response is generally appropriate to the persuasive purpose. || The essay is minimally focused. The provided examples are vague or general and the response demonstrates minimal awareness. || The essay shows little or no focus and the ideas are unclear, irrelevant, or repetitive. The response is incomplete or too brief. || X2  ||   ||
 * ** ORGANIZATION **
 * ** Introduction/body/conclusion **
 * ** Sequence of ideas **
 * ** Grouping of ideas **
 * ** Effective transitions **
 * ** Awareness of purpose ** || The organization of ideas supports the writer’s focus. Ideas are grouped in a logical manner. Effective and varied transitions are used. || The organization is appropriate and the sequencing of ideas is logical. Varied transitions are used. || The organization is generally appropriate and the ideas are clearly sequenced, but may be repetitive. Transitions are used || The organization is formulaic or inappropriate. The response may lack a clear introduction or conclusion. Transitions are rare. || The essay shows little evidence of organization or sequencing. Transitions are not used. The response is incomplete or too brief. || X1  ||   ||
 * ** STYLE **
 * ** Sentence variety **
 * ** Word choice **
 * ** Audience awareness **
 * ** Personal voice ** || The writer utilizes carefully crafted phrases to create a sustained tone and an authoritative voice. Word choice reflects an advanced vocabulary. || The language and tone of the essay enhance the persuasive purpose. Word choice is appropriate. Sentences are varied. || The language and tone are appropriate. Word choice is adequate, but may be simple or ordinary. Some sentence variety is evident. || The language and tone are uneven. Word choice is simple, ordinary, or repetitive. There is minimal variation in sentence length and structure. || The language and tone are inappropriate. Word choice is incorrect or confusing. The response is incomplete or too brief. || X1  ||   ||
 * ** CONVENTIONS **
 * ** Sentence formation **
 * ** Subject-verb agreement **
 * ** Standard word forms **
 * ** Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization ** || The writer demonstrates full command of the conventions of written English language. No errors are evident. || The writer demonstrates knowledge of the conventions of written English. Errors are minor and do not interfere with meaning. || The writer demonstrates sufficient control of the conventions of written English. Errors may interfere with meaning, but are not distracting. || The writer demonstrates minimal control of the conventions of written English. Errors are frequent and interfere with meaning. || The writer lacks understanding of the conventions of written English. Errors are pervasive. The response is incomplete or too brief. || X1  ||   ||

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