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Elementary Writing PromptFootball is an exciting sport! The players all have different roles to play in order for their team to be successful. The quarterback, the coach, and defensive backs are well known positions. Did you know that there are many other positions that are needed in order for the game to take place? Referees help to keep the game fair, athletic trainers help players who may be injured on the field, and control engineers help to run the score board and jumbo screens that show instant replays.Elementary School: If you could have any career in the National Football League (NFL), what would you chose and why? Writing RubricDOMAINSUB-CATEGORYMAXIMUM POINTSTOTAL POINTSIDEASCreativity540%Depth of Development5Focus and Sense of Completeness5Relevance of Detail5ORGANIZATION 20%Sequence of Ideas5Appropriate Structural Development5COHESIVENESS/STYLE 20%Voice/Diction/Word Choice/POV5Smooth Transitions/Logical Flow of Ideas5LANGUAGEClarity of Meaning520%Grammar/Usage does not impede understanding5TOTAL POINTS Middle School Writing PromptQuote: "Sports is a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving against great odds. Athletes, in times of difficulty can be important role models."~Bill Bradley~Directions:Athletes are often seen as role models. Discuss the above quote, as well as the positive and negative impact of athletes being held in such high regard. (Essay should be no more than 450 words.)Writing RubricDOMAINSUB-CATEGORYMAXIMUM POINTSTOTAL POINTSIDEASCreativity540%Depth of Development5Focus and Sense of Completeness5Relevance of Detail5ORGANIZATION 20%Sequence of Ideas5Appropriate Structural Development5COHESIVENESS/STYLE 20%Voice/Diction/Word Choice/POV5Smooth Transitions/Logical Flow of Ideas5LANGUAGEClarity of Meaning520%Grammar/Usage does not impede understanding5TOTAL POINTSHigh School Writing PromptDirections:In the past three years, several notable athletes have taken a controversial stance, most notably "a knee" against social justice. Many athletes past and present have taken a controversial social or political stance. Reflecting on other athletes who have taken a stance, discuss the positive or negative impact you believe this has had on the sports world. (Essay should be no longer than 800 words.)Writing RubricDOMAINSUB-CATEGORYMAXIMUM POINTS.TOTAL POINTSIDEASCreativity540%Depth of Development5Focus and Sense of Completeness5Relevance of Detail5ORGANIZATION 20%Sequence of Ideas5Appropriate Structural Development5COHESIVENESS/STYLE 20%Voice/Diction/Word Choice/POV5Smooth Transitions/Logical Flow of Ideas5LANGUAGEClarity of Meaning520%Grammar/Usage does not impede understanding5TOTAL POINTS ................
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