first i would like to say ... OBAMAAAAAAAAA YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!. now, at first i didnt think obama was going to win because romney got north carolina, but i was wrong clearly.. honesly im speechless
                                                                                                                                -sade williams

Review your post about the presidential election and use rubric below to grade yourself. Copy and paste your post and the rubric into a word document and print it out. Be honest with yourself and grade only according to the rubric. This should take no more than about 10 minutes. When you have completed the assignment turn it in.

Phase 3: (October 8-October 31)

Primary Focus: (Elaboration of Evidence & Sentence Increase)

Low Stakes Writing Rubric

0 points are earned for responses not attempted

Criteria	1=Minimal	2=Adequate	3=Strong	4=Outstanding
Topic Sentence	No evidence of a clear topic; no beginning; key words are not near the beginning	Is semi- defined; it attempts a beginning but is ambiguous or lacking clarity	Is good but is not informational, interesting, or compelling	Is informational, interesting, or offers a compelling start to the paragraph; well-stated
Supporting Evidence: Reasons and Examples	Does not utilize prompt to provide evidence or provides inappropriate evidence that is unsupported; not referenced	There is insufficient evidence to support the topic; no clear link to how the evidence cited correlates to the topic	Provides appropriate evidence to support the idea presented in the topic sentence; clearly cites the prompt	Provides appropriate and sufficient evidence to support the idea presented in the topic sentence; skillfully elaborates
Elaboration of Evidence: Analysis and/or Reflection	Elaboration of evidence is minimal, absent, in error, or irrelevant	Elaboration of evidence includes weak or partial response to the topic	Elaboration of evidence demonstrates some depth but may be general or inconsistent in relationship to the topic. Some elaborative techniques are included such as: analysis, reflection, and/or presentation of new/unique idea	Elaboration of evidence demonstrates excellent depth that is specific and relevant to the topic. It consists of effective use of a variety of elaborative techniques, which could include: · analysis · reflection · presentation of new/unique idea
Mechanics	Many spelling, grammar, punctuation errors: sentence fragments; incorrect use of capitalization	3 or fewer spelling and grammar errors; most sentences have punctuation and are complete; uses upper-and lowercase	2 or fewer spelling and grammar errors; correct punctuation; complete sentences	Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; complete sentences; correct use of capitalization
Number of Sentences	1-3	4-5	6-7	8+

 My grade for this would be a 3 one because its too short but it makes a vrey good point, I think.