Scoring Sheet Personal EssayPROV 105: American Cultures Student Name: Yazeed Abughaliah Grade: 98 Format 15 points

Follows template and formatting rules for font size, margins, paragraph indentation, spacing, etc. Setting for typing in English is from left to right

Strong Evidence 15-12 pts Strong Evidence 25-20 pts Strong Evidence 25-20 pts

Some Evidence 11-9 pts

Little / No Evidence 8-0 pts

Total

15 Some Evidence 19-15 pts Little / No Evidence 14-0 pts Total

Paragraph 1

Adequately describes cultural heritage and gives detailed examples. Accurately uses several vocabulary words from our course.

24

Paragraph 2

Some Evidence 19-15 pts

Little / No Evidence 14-0 pts

Total

Adequately explains how/why the values and beliefs from home culture contribute to the dominant norms, and social practices of that culture. Explains why certain acts are not permitted?

25

Paragraph 3

Describes a recent cultural experience and explains how values and beliefs from home culture influence reaction to people from other cultures. States how this course is affecting views of people from other cultures.

Strong Evidence 25-20 pts

Some Evidence 19-15 pts

Little / No Evidence 14-0 pts

Total

24

Strong Evidence 10-9 pts Some Evidence 8-6 pts Little / No Evidence 5-0 pts Total

Grammar/Spelling 10 points
Limited spelling errors Applies rules of capitalization Applies rules of punctuation

10

Other Comments: This is an exemplary essay! You are clearly making several connections to our course content and vocabulary. Your examples show that you are thinking critically about the relationship between the values and beliefs of a culture and the behaviors that are considered appropriate (norms) and taboo. Excellent work!