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Scoring Rubric for Speculative Essay 
Scoring Rubric for Character Analysis
Students write an essay using conditional statements of "if....then" concerning political, environmental, religious, or social issues to make an informed prediction by using reasoning, critical thinking, and research.
Rubric Code: A84672
By ajohnson2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Essay of Speculation
  EXCELLENT

Student shows mastery of understanding of how to apply skill.

25 pts

GOOD

Student shows proficiency of use of application of skill

20 pts

FAIR

Student attempts to apply skill with some difficulty.

15 pts

POOR

Student is did not exhibit knowledge of use of skill.

10 pts

Topic/Focus
25 %

Is topic timely? Did student clearly introduce the issue?
EXCELLENT

Introduction of the issue is timely; thesis statement is clearly based on logical, insightful, and meaningful evidence.
GOOD

Introduction of the issue is timely; thesis statement is clear;most information is based on logical, insightful, and meaningful evidence.
FAIR

Introduction of the issue is somewhat timely; thesis statement is not quite clear; some logical, insightful, and meaningful evidence is lacking.
POOR

Introduction of the issue is not timely; no thesis statement or unclear thesis that is not based on logical, insightful, and meaningful evidence.
Supporting Evidence
25 %

Does student give clear examples with good explanations to support assertions? How well does student connect and make relevant the evidence?
EXCELLENT

The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the speculation. Evidence is clearly stated, explained and synthesized for reader. An informed prediction is made.
AXES paragraphs used.
GOOD

The evidence accurately supports the speculation. Evidence is clearly stated, explained and synthesized for reader. An informed prediction is made.
AXES paragraphs used.
FAIR

The evidence somewhat supports the speculation. Evidence is not entirely stated, explained and synthesized for reader. An informed prediction is made.
AXES paragraphs are not used consistently.
POOR

The evidence does not support the speculation. Evidence is not clearly stated, or explained. An informed prediction is not made.
AXES paragraphs not used
Organization of Ideas
25 %

Does paper grab readers' attention? Does essay develop the focus? Does it end on a positive note?
EXCELLENT

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented efectively keeps the interest of the reader.
GOOD

Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented / introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesitng.
FAIR

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
POOR

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized
Mechanics
25 %

Has student used proper word choice? Do sentences flow smoothly? Correct punctation? Transitional sentences?
EXCELLENT

There are no spelling or punctuation errors present in paper. The paper is typed, double spaced and follows the format accurately.
GOOD

There are few (three or less) errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. The paper is typed, double spaced and follows the proper format.
FAIR

There are more than three errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. The presentation is legible and the format is somewhat evident.
POOR

There are many errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. The paper is difficult to read and lacks the proper format.




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