iRubric: "This I Believe" personal essay rubric

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"This I Believe" personal essay Writing Assignments Use this rubric for grading personal essays. Rubric Code: B5A25C By rseely Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Poor 80 pts	Fair 90 pts	Good 100 pts
Content & Development 50 %	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive or purposeful. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good - Content is comprehensive and purposeful. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 20 %	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Introduction and/or conclusion is missing. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not engage the reader. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Good - Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and engages the reader. - Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format 10 %	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 10 %	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language is formal and/or impersonal.	Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity. - Language is sometimes formal and/or impersonal.	Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear. - Language is consistent with the personal tone of a personal essay.
Classroom criteria 10 %	Poor -Essay not submitted -rough draft not submitted -Does not meet guidelines of "This I Believe" essay -Not posted on blog on time	Fair -Essay submitted late -Rough draft submitted late -Lacks engaging introduction -Does not meet guidelines of "This I Believe" essay -Not posted correctly or on time	Good -Essay submitted on time -Rough draft submitted on time -Engaging introduction -Meets guidelines of "This I Believe" essay -Correctly posted on blog on time