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Teacher Education Program (TEP) Autobiography

Category 4 Advanced 3 Proficient 2 Developing 1 Minimal

IntroductionAnd Content

50% of total score

The introduction is inviting; the body of the autobiography reflects honest, thoughtful evaluation of student’s key life educational events and how those events have shaped his/her views of teaching & learning. The events chosen demonstrate a profound impact. Rationale for choosing teaching as a profession included.(50)

The introduction is inviting; the body of the autobiography reflects evaluation of student’s key life educational events and how those events shaped his/her views of teaching and learning. The events chosen had an impact. Rationale for choosing teaching as a profession is included. (37.5 points)

An introduction is present; the body of the autobiography contains key life educational events. Connections to student’s views of teaching and learning may not be present. Rationale for choosing teaching as a profession may not be present. (25 points)

Introduction is present, but lacking connection to the body of the autobiography; key life educational events are present, but not tied to student’s views of teaching and learning. Rational for choosing teaching as a profession not present. (12.5 points)

Organization of Autobiography

15% of total score

The organizational structure of the autobiography is elegantly composed and follows a logical pattern; ideas flow easily from one to another. (15 points)

There is clear and reasonable organizational structure to the autobiography. The ideas are simple to follow. (11.25 points)

There is a basic structure to the autobiography, but some of the ideas jump around. (7.5 points)

The ideas are present, but they frequently jump abruptly from one idea to another. At times it is confusing. (3.75 points)

Word Choice15% of total score

The writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or create images in the reader’s mind, and the choice and placement of the words seem accurate, natural, and not forced. (15 pts)

The writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or create images in the reader’s mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. (11.25 points)

The writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety punch, or flair. (7.5 points)

The writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader’s interest. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from meaning.(3.75 pts)

Adding Personality (Voice)

10% of total score

The writing has character, and the student’s personality comes across in a unique and engaging way. (10 points)

The student’s personality comes through the writing. The reader has a sense of the writer’s personality and attitude. (7.5 points)

The student’s personality and unique voice appear occasionally. However, at other times the prose is flat and lacking personality. (5 points)

The student’s personality and voice appear only a few times. The majority of the autobiography lacks personality and voice. (2.5 points)

Spelling, Grammar, Technical

(Conventions)10% of total score

The student has used correct punctuation, capitalization, usage, grammar, and spelling. There are no errors. The paper is typed, double-spaced, 12-point font. (10 points)

The student has used correct punctuation, capitalization, usage, grammar, and spelling. There may be an error or two, but the paper is still easy to read. The paper is typed, double-spaced, 12-point font. (7.5 points)

There are frequent errors in punctuation, capitalization, usage, grammar, and/or spelling. The student may not follow technical specifications of typed, double-spaced, 12-point font. (5 points)

There are frequent errors in punctuation, capitalization, usage, grammar, and/or spelling that inhibit the readability of the autobiography. The student may not follow technical specification of typed, double-space, 12-point font. (2.5 pts)