AMERICAN STUDIES Individual and National Identity

“Who am I?” Essay Scoring Rubric

Name ____________________

____ Interview Questions

10 __ thoroughly filled out responses from three people, attached at back of essay

____ Paragraph Statement (this is separate from the essay)

10 __ clear reflection of what others think of you, based on interview responses

__ coherent, organized, and clear in content

Questions for your interviews:

(Ask these of three people—a family member, a friend, and a person of your choice – and write their answers to the questions on a separate sheet for each person).

It is important that you don’t assist them in their response, or react. You want honest responses to each question.

1. Who am I to you? More specifically, if you could define me with a few labels or issues, what would they be and why?

2. Based on what you have observed, what seem to be my morals, beliefs, and values?

3. What things am I passionate about?

4. What is my strongest character or personality trait? What is my weakest?

5. To which socioeconomic group do I most closely align?

6. What are some other things you have to say about me?