This week,?we examine God’s purpose for creating human beings and their role in the world. Taking what you learned this week,?write a 300-350?word reflection on your own purpo

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Formatting

23 to 25 points

Entry is long enough, has a high standard of writing quality with no grammatical or other writing errors.

20 to 22 points

Entry is long enough; no more than 2 grammatical or other writing errors.

17 to 19 points

Entry is not long enough or there are 3-5 grammatical or other writing errors.

0 to 16 points

Entry is not long enough or there are more than 5 grammatical or other writing errors.

Content/Summary

23 to 25 points

Entry provides an exceptionally clear, concise and thoughtful statement. Student demonstrates exceptional understanding of the material.

20 to 22 points

Entry provides a clear, concise and thoughtful statement. Student demonstrates adequate understanding of the material.

17 to 19 points

Entry provides an effective statement but is missing key elements from the material. Student demonstrates understanding of the material.

0 to 16 points

Entry rarely relates to topics covered in the book. Student fails to demonstrate understanding of the material.

Reflection and

Critical Thinking

45 to 50 points

Entry offers unique, thoughtful, and well-informed insights and perspectives on material. Entry thoroughly interacts and applies materials.

40 to 44 points

Entry offers thoughtful and informed insights and perspectives on material. Entry interacts and applies materials.

34 to 39 points

Entry offers some insights on the material, but is based more on feelings and vague opinion than thoughtful perspectives in response to the materials.

0 to 33 points

Entry involves little or no thoughtful interaction with the materials.