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Teacher Education Program (TEP) Autobiography

Category

4 Advanced

3 Proficient

2 Developing

1 Minimal

The introduction is
inviting; the body of the
autobiography reflects
evaluation of students
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
students 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
students views of
teaching and learning.
Rational for choosing
teaching as a profession
not present. (12.5
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)

The writer uses vivid

words and phrases that
linger or create images
in the readers mind, but
occasionally the words
are used inaccurately or
seem overdone. (11.25
points)
The students
personality comes
through the writing. The
reader has a sense of
the writers personality
and attitude. (7.5 points)

The writer uses words

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

Adding Personality
(Voice)
10% of total score

The introduction is
inviting; the body of the
autobiography reflects
honest, thoughtful
evaluation of students
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 organizational
structure of the
autobiography is
elegantly composed and
follows a logical pattern;
ideas flow easily from
one to another. (15
points)
The writer uses vivid
words and phrases that
linger or create images
in the readers mind,
and the choice and
placement of the words
seem accurate, natural,
and not forced. (15 pts)
The writing has
character, and the
students personality
comes across in a
unique and engaging
way. (10 points)

The writer uses a limited

vocabulary that does
not communicate
strongly or capture the
readers interest.
Jargon or clichs may
be present and detract
from meaning.(3.75 pts)
The students
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, doublespaced, 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, doublespaced, 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)

Introduction
And Content
50% of total score

Organization of
Autobiography
15% of total score

Word Choice
15% of total score

The students
personality and unique
voice appear
occasionally. However,
at other times the prose
is flat and lacking
personality. (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)