Write an essay on the benefits of physical fitness and nutrition and how they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Write an essay on the benefits of physical fitness and nutrition and how they can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Sources – textbook and 1 website required
List your textbook on the reference page as follows:
Health and Fitness. (n.d.). https://www.excelhighschool.com

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Excel General Rubric_2020
Excel General Rubric_2020
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
main idea and supporting details address the writing prompt
5 pts
Exemplary
Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting details
4 pts
Proficient
Evident main idea with support which may be general or limited
3 pts
Developing
Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or lack support of topic
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Purpose and main idea are unclear, irrelevant details
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lacks apparent main idea; development is minimal or non-existent
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
structure, introduction, body, conclusion
5 pts
Exemplary
Effectively organized in logical manner; creative and engaging intro, body and conclusion
4 pts
Proficient
Organization is appropriate; evident attempt of clear intro, body and conclusion
3 pts
Developing
Organization is fair; may be a “list” of events; intro, body and/or conclusion not fully developed
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow; missing or weak intro, body and/or conclusion
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lack of coherence; confusing; no identifiable introduction or conclusion
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoice/Word Choice/Fluency
sentence variety, grammar, spelling, punctuation
5 pts
Exemplary
Expressive and engaging, carefully chosen words, complex and varied sentences, exceptional control of standard conventions of writing
4 pts
Proficient
Functional language with broad range of words, good sentence structure with variety, strong control of conventions, errors are minor
3 pts
Developing
Sentence variety is evident but awkward, monotonous and choppy structure, control of most writing conventions
2 pts
Needs Improvement
Limited sentence variety, limited control of conventions with frequent errors
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
Lacks sentence variety and structure, difficult to follow, confusing at times, grammar errors are distracting
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
three main components must be included: title page, in-text citations, reference page
5 pts
Exemplary
The three components are error free, ample mix of quotations and paraphrasing implemented with in-text citations
4 pts
Proficient
Minimal errors in the three components and in-text citations are provided throughout the essay
3 pts
Developing
Formatting errors apparent in the three components and/or paper lacks sufficient in-text citations
2 pts
Needs Improvement
The three components are attempted but incorrectly formatted and/or paper needs additional in-text citations
1 pts
Unsatisfactory
One or more of the three components is missing, in-text citations are not implemented (automatic resubmission required indicated by a score of 11)
5 pts
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