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Essay Peer Review 
Essay Peer Review
Peer Reviewer's Name: ______________________________________ * Make the appropriate proofreading comments on the rough draft for full credit. If there are no proofreading comments on the draft, then you will not receive full credit for this review. Go through the rubric and mark each category the points that best describes the essay.
Rubric Code: BX36B7A
By LeighAnn71
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

3 pts

Good

2.5 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1.5 pts

Score:

Either 3, 2.5, 2 or 1.5

(N/A)

Opening Paragraph
3 pts

Excellent

The opening paragraph clearly and effectively states the main topics and the focus of the essay. There is also a clear plan of development.
Good

The opening paragraph adequately states the topics and the focus of the essay. The plan of development is present.
Fair

The opening paragraph does not effectively state the main topics and/or the focus of the essay. The plan of development is confusing or nonexistent.
Needs Improvement

The opening paragraph is not clear and/or there is not an apparent thesis. There is no plan of development.
Score:
Focus on Topics
3 pts

Excellent

There is a clear, well-focused topic. The main idea stands out and is fully supported by a sufficient amount of detailed information
Good

There is a clear, well-focused topic. The main idea stands out and is adequately supported by some detailed information .
Fair

There is a somewhat clear topic. The supporting information is general and/or needs more detailed supporting information.
Needs Improvement

There is no clear topic. There are very few details. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Score:
Sequencing
3 pts

Excellent

Organization is notably logical and coherent. Details are placed in logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Good

Organization follows a logical and coherent pattern. Details are placed in a logical order and are presented adequately to keep the interest of the reader.
Fair

Organization does not always follow a logical and coherent pattern. Some details are not in logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Needs Improvement

Organization does not follow a logical and coherent pattern. Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Score:
Criterion
  Excellent

3 pts

Good

2.5 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1.5 pts

Score:

Either 3, 2.5, 2, or 1.5

(N/A)

Closing Paragraph
3 pts

Excellent

The closing paragraph is strong because it clearly reminds the reader of the main idea and leaves them with something to think about.
Good

The closing paragraph reminds the reader of the main idea, but may not leave him/her with something to think about.
Fair

The closing paragraph does not remind the reader of the main idea, or it may announce the ending to the composition. The conclusion does not leave the reader with something to think about.
Needs Improvement

There is no clear closing paragraph, the paper just ends and the reader is left disappointed or confused.
Score:
Grammar & Spelling
3 pts

Excellent

Vocabulary and sentence structure are varied and effective. Errors in spelling, grammar, or word choice are few and insignificant.
Good

Vocabulary and sentence structure are mostly varied and effective. Occasional errors in grammar, spelling, or word choice do not interfere with the writer's ability to communicate.
Fair

Vocabulary and sentence structure are somewhat varied and effective. Some errors in grammar, spelling, or word choice interfere with the writer's ability to communicate.
Needs Improvement

Vocabulary and sentence structure are repetitive and ineffective. A variety of grammar, spelling, or word choice often interferes with the writer's ability to communicate.
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