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Mrs. Caldwell's Essay Rubric
Essay
Rubric Code:
B24WC4
By
pvscaldwell
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Essay
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Title
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Has a title that gets the job done but is not catchy.
Excellent
Uses a catchy Title that relates to the content of the essay.
Lead
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Has some kind of lead or introduction but it is not interesting.
Excellent
Has a strong, to the point lead that hooks the reader so that he/she will want to read more.
Topic
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Mostly stays on topic but does not paint a good picture for the reader. Uses minimal examples.
Excellent
Sticks to the topic and uses facts, quotes, and dialogue to support the writer's message. Uses concise descriptions that allow the reader to see the setting or action.
Personal Experience
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
May show some connection to personal experience and feelings but is not powerful.
Excellent
Clearly draws on personal experience. The writer's feelings are clear.
Figurative Language
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Figurative Language may be used but it feels like it was just thrown in.
Excellent
Figurative language is used appropriately for effect and flows in the essay.
Point of View
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Not Acceptable
Excellent
Uses first person point of view.
Conclusion
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Has somewhat of a conclusion but does not wrap things up for the reader.
Excellent
Concludes in a manner that leaves the reader thinking about the essay's topic.
"So What"
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Just a piece of writiing... not much in the way of connecting to the reader.
Excellent
The essay shows purpose in the written word and the reader feels fullfilled by reading it.
Transition Words/Phrases
Poor
Not Acceptable
Fair
Not Acceptable
Good
Some transitions are used but they don't help the flow of the essay.
Excellent
Uses helpful transition words to connect paragraphs and ideas. Transitions create a smooth flowing piece.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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