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English 10: Writing Sample English 10: Writing Sample This is the first day in-class writing sample used to help identify areas of specific need for students. Rubric Code: A433X4 By APolizzi Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

English 10: Writing Sample
	Below Expectation 70 pts	Meets Expectation 80 pts	Exceeds Expectation 90 pts
Thesis/sentence Level Construction	Below Expectation The student does not know or understand the function of a thesis statement, and/or the student relies on run on sentences or fragments to express ideas.	Meets Expectation The student provides a thesis statement, and the student is able to craft a sentence with a subject and verb.	Exceeds Expectation The student provides a thesis statement that is interesting and robust, and the student is able to craft an interesting sentence using a variety of techniques that are structurally sound.
Paragraph Structure	Below Expectation The student lacks basic arrangement of a paragraph (topic sentences, too long (>10 sentences) or too short (<3 sentences), or missing a transitional statement.	Meets Expectation The student understands the proper arrangement of a paragraph.	Exceeds Expectation The student makes good use of topic sentences, defense or detail, and transition statements.
Spelling and Grammar	Below Expectation The student fails to understand the appropriate use of capital letters, commas, semi-colons, and/or periods, and/or the student misspelled <10 words.	Meets Expectation The student's work is grammatically correct, and/or the student spelled more than 10 words wrong.	Exceeds Expectation The student uses a variety of grammatical devises to express ideas, and the student had less than three spelling errors.
Vocabluary	Below Expectation Vocabulary used is too simple, inaccurate, or rudimentry.	Meets Expectation Vocabulary reflects complexity of grade level.	Exceeds Expectation Vocabulary relfects voice and style in a sophisticated and in an appropriate manner.
Conclusion	Below Expectation There is no conclusion to the essay, or the attempted conclusion is inadequate.	Meets Expectation The essay includes a conclusion that wraps up all major points.	Exceeds Expectation The conclusion provides a comprehensive summation of the essay and provokes thinking in the reader.