Based on the books picked out, and the class discussions, the teacher will put together a short presentation on different resources that students can use to help with their mental health and avoid the mental health stigma. Their final assignment is a 1-2 page essay describing the resource, describing their book and connecting how the resource would had been able to help the character in their book by giving examples. They will have a writing workshop, where they have to meet with the teacher to go over their essay.
Points - 50 points
Rubric from: ReadWriteThink
Grading scale: 1-10
Focus & Details
8-10 There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear and are well supported by detailed and accurate information.
5-7 There is one clear, well- focused topic. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed information.
2-4 There is one topic. Main ideas are somewhat clear.
0-1 The topic and main ideas are not clear.
Organization
8-10 The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and provides an overview of the paper. Information is relevant and presented in a logical order. The conclusion is strong.
5-7 The introduction states the main topic and provides an overview of the paper. A conclusion is included.
2-4 The introduction states the main topic. A conclusion is included.
0-1 There is no clear introduction, structure, or conclusion
Voice
8-10 The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to audience. The author’s extensive knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.
5-7 The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is some evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.
2-4 The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are limited.
0-1 The author’s purpose of writing is unclear
Word Choice
8-10 The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
5-7 The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.
2-4 The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.
0-1 The writer uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling
8-10 All sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.
5-7 Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. The author makes a few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.
2-4 Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. The author makes several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.
0-1 Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. The author makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling
that interfere with understanding.