One Word English Project

Second Quarter
​Name_____________________Class______ Number______Beginning Date______________
Total score 30 (base) +_______= ________/100 Ending Date_________________
Points Above the standard Met Standard Didn’t Quite
Best 90-100% 80-90% Meet It.
Below

My one word for 2019 was chosen by There are notes on the back of this page that
thinking about my hopes and goals for show my ​thinking ​and r​ easons ​for why I
5 the year. Evidence is in the writing. picked my word.

My one word ​artwork ​was completed in school Late or done

5 and turned in on time. at home.

The artwork is striking. It stands out My one word ​artwork ​has neat lettering and
among the others and the artwork can be read from some distance when hanging
10 matches the word. up on the wall.

Creative or different introduction and My ​paragraph ​begins with an introductory

5 conclusion than what is on the form. sentence. It ends with a concluding sentence. I
used the form for these sentences.

My paragraph gives 2 or more persuasive My one word ​paragraph ​gives 2 persuasive ​or
and ​valid reasons for my word. valid reasons for choosing the word. I used the
10 format to write my paragraph.

My paragraph has 5-6 sentences and 0 My ​paragraph ​is 4 sentences with periods, and
5 or 1 error. the final draft has only 2 or 3 errors.

My poem has a strong voice, and it also My acrostic or free verse ​poem ​makes people
10 shows the importance of my one word. know it is me talking! **That’s called VOICE.**

The recording of my paragraph is loud, The ​recording ​of my paragraph is loud and
10 clear and easy to understand. clear or easy to understand.

I read my poem or paragraph loudly and I ​read ​my poem or paragraph aloud to the
5 clearly, using my “teacher voice.” class--loudly or clearly.

Exceptional use of time. I was even able I ​used my time wisely​ during the English Sometimes I
5 to help others. project. I remembered to ​comment ​on my work wasted time.
below.

Student Comments

Teacher Comments
 Doodle Page - What is my one word for 2020? 

My one word for 2020 is ____________________. I chose

________________ because _______________________
_______________________________________________
______________________________________________.
I also chose it because ____________________________
______________________________________________.
My one word will _________________________________
______________________________________________.

(If you complete the form above, that will be four sentences, meeting the
standard. If you want to make your paragraph longer (and hopefully
better), try adding another reason or two. Also add your hope for 2020
should this be your word for 2020.)