Lesson 5:
Becoming a Superhero
Handout 2
Final Paper Assignment and Rubric
Assignment: In a two- to four-page paper (12 pt. double spaced), address the following:
- Give an explanation of the problem you chose to address and explain why you wanted to do something about it.
- Demonstrate research on your topic using at least two sources from different media: print/on-line.
- Explain in detail what you did to address the problem.
- Evaluate your service in terms of whether you think you made a difference.
- Did you think of any of the superheroes we studied as role models to you as you did your service? Explain.
- Do you think that superman and other superheroes serve as positive role models for children? Explain
- Why is it important for individual citizens to take voluntary action for the good of society?
Rubric
| Full addresses all questions |
/40 |
| Organized with strong transitions (did not just go down the list and answer questions) |
/20 |
| Strong Voice in the paper |
/20 |
| No mechanical/grammatical problems (sources are cited where necessary) |
/20 |