COURSE LEARNING PACKETS Document Code FM-STL-014

Saint Louis University Revision No. 01

School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts Effectivity June 07, 2021
Page 1 of 2

MISSIONARY RESPONSE
1. Jesus’ mission during his time brought liberation and well-being to many people at the margins
or sidelines of society. The Church being the body of Christ, continues this mission. Name and
discuss two unique, concrete ways you can help the Church’s mission of bringing about
liberation and well-being, especially to those in the margins. Jesus is known to have worked
diligently to build God’s Kingdom through His legacies of liberty, inclusivity, and equality.
What would it be and why if you are to be known for one legacy that could make a significant
difference in your community? (25 Points)

Rubric:

Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent

Main Point The main point of Topic/thesis introduces the
5 pts essay is not clear. main point, but it either
does not give accurate and
complete information, or it
lacks detail and creativity.
Topic/thesis creates interest
and is fairly well developed.
But while it contains accurate
and complete information
regarding the main point
being illustrated, it is not very
engaging.
Very well-developed
topic/thesis. It engages
the reader and creates
interest. Contains
accurate and complete
information regarding the
main point to be
illustrated.

Details/Examples Details/examples are There are details/ Details/examples are clear Details/examples in the
5 pts either wrong or examples, but they are and presented from general to paragraph are clear and
lacking. either unclear or not specific, but they are not well well developed, with
presented from general to developed. multiple points and
specific. evidence from general to
specific.

Organization/ No logical Organization is clear. Logical progression of ideas. Logical progression of

Structure organization. Some transitions are Transitions are present, but ideas with a clear
5 pts Transitions are not present, while others are they do not enhance the structure that enhances
present. either inappropriate or overall effectiveness of the the essay and provides an
missing. essay. exceptional illustration of
the topic with appropriate
and effective transitions.

Style: sentence flow, Writing is confusing Writing is clear, but Writing is clear and sentences Writing is smooth,
tone, and and hard to follow. sentences may lack variety. have varied structure. There is skillful, and coherent.
5 pts Contains fragments The tone is inconsistent consistent tone and word Sentences are strong and
and/or run-on and word choice, while choice is appropriate. expressive with varied
sentences. The tone adequate, could be better. structure. Consistent and
word choice. and purpose is appropriate tone and
inconsistent and word choice is used
difficult to determine. throughout the paragraph.
The word choice is
inadequate.

Mechanics Distracting and major A few errors in
3 pts errors in grammar, punctuation, grammar,
punctuation, spelling, spelling, and capitalization
and capitalization. that. while distracting, the
meaning and intent of the
paragraph can still be
discerned.
A few minor errors in No errors in punctuation,
punctuation, spelling, spelling, grammar, or
grammar, or capitalization, capitalization.
but they do not detract from
the overall meaning and
effectiveness of the
paragraph.
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Saint Louis University Revision No. 01
School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts Effectivity June 07, 2021
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Submission/ Missing 4+ of the Missing 3 of the following: Missing 1-2 of the following: Contains all of the
Presentation following: following:
2 pts Met Deadline Met Deadline
Met Deadline Appropriate Heading Appropriate Heading Met Deadline
Appropriate Heading Page requirement met 1-2 Page requirement met 1-2 Appropriate Heading
Page requirement met Typed double spaced Typed double spaced Page requirement met 1-2
1-2 12 point font 12 point font Typed double spaced
Typed double spaced 12 point font
12 point font