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7th grade essay
7th grade essay
5 paragraph Character Analysis essay for 7th grade
Rubric Code:
A7WXXA
By
pmelchert
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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7th grade essay
Proficient
5 pts
Developing
4 pts
Emerging
3 pts
Introduction
Proficient
Attention-getter immediately attracts
the reader; provides background information about character and/or story; flows smoothly to the thesis statement, which is the last sentence of the paragraph.
Developing
Attention-getter attracts
the reader but jumps to the thesis statement without proper development. Thesis statement is not the final sentence.
Emerging
Necessary parts of the introduction are missing and/or out of order.
Thesis statement
Proficient
The thesis statement is contained within one sentence and contains 3 points which are clearly presented. Effort is made to avoid the "This paper is about" approach.
Developing
Purpose and topic are introduced but may be vague or incomplete. OR Purpose is stated by using the "This paper is about" approach.
Emerging
Purpose may be missing or unclear; Topic may be brief or difficult to identify.
Topic sentences
Proficient
The topic sentences clearly correspond to the thesis statement and contain 3 sub-points.
Developing
Topic sentences correspond to thesis statement, but do not stand apart from sub-points. OR topic sentences are not logically presented.
Emerging
Topic sentences do not relate to stated thesis. OR they are hard to identify.
Body Paragraphs
Proficient
Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence stating one character trait. 3 supporting sentences and 1 concluding statement fully develop the main idea.
Developing
Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence stating one character trait. Supporting sentences are vague and/or insufficient.
Emerging
Writing lacks detail and/or does not fully develop the said character trait.
Conclusion
Proficient
Begins with a rephrasing of the thesis statement that repeats the 3 points. Ends with a concluding thought that gives reader something to think about.
Developing
The conclusion is actually a summary that repeats
previously stated
information without rephrasing. OR new
information is introduced
that does not fit.
Emerging
No new insight or
conclusion is provided. Or, there is
no conclusion
Word Choice
Proficient
Precise words create a clear message to engage the audience. No vague, overused, repetitive language(a lot, great, very, really, etc.)
Developing
Language may be inappropriate or too informal. Some vague, overused, repetitive language is used (a lot, great, very, really, etc.)
Emerging
Word choice not not appear to have been considered. Many words are vague or unclear.
Sentence Fluency
Proficient
The sentences flow smoothly, and the variety of sentences is enjoyable to read.
Developing
Most sentences begin the same way. Most sentences are simple
Emerging
Sentence fluency has not been established. Ideas do not flow smoothly.
Sentence fragments and run-ons
Proficient
There are no sentence fragments or run-on sentences found within the essay.
Developing
There are a few fragments and/or run-ons found within the essay.
Emerging
There are several framents and/or run-ons found within the essay.
Capitalization and punctuation
Proficient
There are no capitalization or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Developing
There are a few capitalization and/or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Emerging
There are several capitalization and/or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Spelling
Proficient
There are no spelling errors found within the essay.
Developing
There are a few spelling errors found within the essay.
Emerging
There are several spelling errors found within the essay.
Keywords:
essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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