Winter Holidays Rubric

Use the rubric to check your writing to see if it fits these requirements. Judges will use this rubric to score all entries and determine the winners.

Name

Group

Provides some detail about

when, where, and how this
holiday began.

Provides minimal details

about when, where, and
how this holiday began.

Does not provide details

about when, where, and
how this holiday began.

Includes few details about

who or what is being
celebrated.
Provides some examples of
how this holiday is currently
celebrated in the U.S. and/or
other places in the world.
_

Includes minimal details

about who or what is
being celebrated.
Provides an example of
how the holiday is
currently celebrated in the
U.S.
_

Does not provide details

about who or what is being
celebrated.
Does not provide am
example of how this holiday
is currently celebrated in the
U.S. or anywhere else.
Insufficient amount of words
or too much

Provides specific examples in

how you celebrate this holiday
and why or how you can
incorporate these traditions into
your life. Includes descriptive
and imaginative language as
well as personal opinions or
experiences.

Provides some examples in

how you celebrate this
holiday and why or how you
can incorporate these
traditions into your life.
Includes some personal
opinion or experience.

Provides minimal
examples in how you
celebrate this holiday and
why or how you can
incorporate these
traditions into your life.
Includes some personal
opinion or experience.

Does not provide specific

examples. Does not include
personal opinions or
experiences.

Word count for

the narrative

200-300 words for personal

narrative section only

Insufficient amount of words

or too much

Writing
Mechanics

Skillful use of mechanics

spelling, punctuation, and
grammar

Very few errors in mechanics

Some errors in mechanics

Many significant errors in

mechanics

History

Provides specific details about

when, where, and how this
holiday began.
Includes complete details about
who or what is being celebrated.

Modern
Traditions
Word count for
the above

Personal
Narrative
How do you
celebrate this
holiday? Why? If
you dont celebrate
it, how could you
incorporate these
traditions into your
own family
traditions?

Provides specific examples of

how this holiday is currently
celebrated in the U.S and other
places in the world.
100-200 words for that section
only
(history and modern traditions)

You must choose to write about one of the following

holidays: Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah (Chanukah),
Christmas, or Las Posadas.

Score = ______ /24, or ______ %

Warning: If the judges find your writing to be offensive, having too much graphic
violence, gang related, or inappropriate for any reason, your entry will be disqualified.
Must be written in your own words. NO COPYING!

Winter Holidays Writing Contest

All entries must be submitted by December 13th!
You must choose to write about one of the following holidays: Ramadan, Kwanzaa,
Hanukkah (Chanukah), Christmas, or Las Posadas. Research material will be provided.
Submit entries to Mrs. Evans.
Winners will be announced December 18th.
There will be several winners chosen. Winners will receive a certificate and be present
at a lunch party on December 19th . Entries will be displayed in the school.
Lunch parties include music, a special lunch, and dessert.
Please note: there is a separate art contest this month. See other flyer.
Follow the rubric and edit, edit, edit!
Warning: If the judges find your writing to be offensive, having too much graphic violence, gang related,
or inappropriate for any reason, your entry will be disqualified! Your work must be IN YOUR OWN
WORDS!