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Instructor Review: Classification Essay 
Rubric Code: B23823
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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MLA Format & Length

Good

The writer followed all MLA Format requirements and the length of the paragraph is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Fair

The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements and the paragraph is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Needs Improvement

The writer did not meet most of the MLA Format requirements and the paragraph is less than 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
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Title

Does the title fit the story?

Good

Yes
Fair

Not entirely
Needs Improvement

No
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Introduction

Good

The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
Fair

The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
Needs Improvement

The introduction has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the thesis statement/topic.
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Thesis Statement

Good

The thesis statement clearly and concisely presents the topic and how it will be classified.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Fair

The thesis statement is vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be classified.

The thesis statement may not be placed correctly.
Needs Improvement

There is no clear thesis statement.
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Classification

Good

The classification is defined and is consistent throughout the essay.
Fair

The classification is defined and is somewhat consistent throughout the essay.
Needs Improvement

The classification is somewhat defined and/or it is not consistent throughout the essay.
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Body: Focus & Support

Good

Each body paragraph contains a definite topic sentence, develops a specific class, and is sufficiently supported by detailed information relevant to that class.
Fair

Each body paragraph has an implied topic, develops a specific class, and has some supporting information that may be general and/or in need of more detailed information that is relevant to that class.
Needs Improvement

The paragraphs contains a random collection of information that may not focus upon a single class. Specific details may be missing.
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Sequencing & Organization

Good

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

The essay includes five distinct paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Fair

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

The essay includes five paragraphs: Introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion; however, they may not be clearly presented.
Needs Improvement

Many details are not in a logical order or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and/or the essay does not include five paragraphs.
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Transitions

(Organization)

Good

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Fair

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Needs Improvement

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
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Supporting Details

Good

Each body paragraph has sufficent details and examples to prove the writer's point.
Fair

Some body paragraphs have sufficent details and/or examples to prove the writer's point.
Needs Improvement

The essay has very few supporting details or examples in the body paragraphs.
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Conclusion

Good
Fair
Needs Improvement
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Capitalization

The paragraph and all proper nouns within it begin with a capital letter.

Good

All sentences within the paragraph begin with a capital letter and the paragraph has no other capitalization errors.
Fair

The paragraph has 1-2 errors in capitalization.
Needs Improvement

The paragraph does not begin with a capital letter and has more than 2 errors in capitalization.
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Punctuation

Does the paragraph contain the appropriate ending and other punctuation?

Good

The paragraph contains the correct ending punctuation.
Fair

The paragraph contains a few errors in punctuation.
Needs Improvement

The paragraph contains half or more errors in punctuation.
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Spelling

How many words are spelled correctly?

Good

All words in the paragraph are spelled correctly.
Fair

The paragraph contains 1-2 misspelled words.
Needs Improvement

The paragraph contains 3 or more misspelled words.
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Run-ons/CS & Sentence Fragments

(Commas errors/two independent sentences combined) (Not complete sentences)

Good

There are no run-ons, comma splices, or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
Fair

There are a few run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
Needs Improvement

There are many run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
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Mechanics

(Grammar & Word Choice)

Good

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.

Very few minor mechanical errors.
Fair

The writer occasionally demostrates proper word choices that add to the quality of writing and enhance the overall meaning of the topic.

Some minor mechanical errors.
Needs Improvement

The writer rarely demostrates proper word choices, causing the reader to become distracted from the topic.

Several major mechanical errors.
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