1. UC PERSONAL STATEMENT RUBRIC EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING COURSE MS. REDMOND, FALL 2012 Due Date: Tuesday, October 16

2. UC Personal Statement Check List  250 Words 1 Point ( list word count)  3-5 Paragraphs 1 Point  Typed, double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman 1 Point Uploaded and emailed to Google Docs:kredmondb204@gmail.com

3. UC Personal Statement  Responded to the Prompt 1 Point  Included an “ Attention Grabbing Opening” or Hook 2 Points  Included Figurative Language 2 Points  Used a Variety of Sentence Types 2 Points  Organized and focused Total Points= 10 Points

4. Need Additional Resources See me Refer to the Language Network book Refer to your class notes _____________________________________ Remember to include Figurative Language: Metaphors, Similes, Parallel Structure Sentence Structure: Compound-Complex Sentences Style and Voice

5. Personal Statement Prompt Describe the world you come from-for example, your family, community or school-and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.