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ESSAY
ESSAY
Rubric Code:
C7A686
By
Gradd93
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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CONTENT
EXCELLENT
4 pts
GOOD
3 pts
FAIR
2 pts
POOR
1 pts
INTRODUCTION
EXCELLENT
Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way. Hook addresses the topic in an interesting way.
GOOD
Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Hook adequately addresses the topic.
FAIR
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Points are not obvious.
Hook attempts to address the topic.
POOR
Introduction does not introduce topic. Hook doesn't pertain to the topic.
THESIS STATEMENT
EXCELLENT
Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's purpose is clear and easy to follow. Thesis statement states three main points clearly and concisely.
GOOD
Thesis statement is somewhat clear but could be worded better. It relates somewhat to the rest of essay. Thesis statement states three main points, but they aren't clear.
FAIR
There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. The thesis does not relate to the rest of the essay. Thesis statement attempts to state main points, but they aren't clear.
POOR
No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
ORGANIZATION OF BODY PARAGRAPHS
EXCELLENT
Body paragraphs' topic sentences clearly and successfully re-state the main points in the thesis statement in the order in which they were introduced in the thesis statement. The paragraphs provide good supporting examples or details.
GOOD
Body paragraphs' topic sentences pertain to the main points stated in the thesis statement. They provide adequate supporting examples or details.
FAIR
Body paragraphs' topic sentences are somewhat related to the main points stated in the thesis statement but may be out of order. They give inadequate supporting examples or details.
POOR
Body paragraphs don't have clear topic sentences that pertain to the main points stated in the thesis statement. They don't give supporting examples or details.
SUPPORTING POINTS AND DETAILS
EXCELLENT
Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.
GOOD
There are three supporting points, though they may not be specific enough. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
FAIR
There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.
POOR
No supporting points or details are provided.
CONCLUSION
EXCELLENT
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points; it restates the thesis in a new way.
GOOD
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points; it is wordy or does not restate the thesis.
FAIR
Conclusion may be attempted but does not summarize or restate thesis statement.
POOR
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
CONVENTIONS
GRAMMAR/MECHANICS
EXCELLENT
Few or no errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are found.
GOOD
Some errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
FAIR
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
POOR
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
FLOW/TRANSITIONS
EXCELLENT
Writing has voice and flows easily. Appropriate transitions are used.
GOOD
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development. Some basic transitions used.
FAIR
Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Little to no transitions used.
POOR
There is no flow to the writing. Argument is difficult to follow. No transitions are used.
CLARITY
EXCELLENT
The writing is clear and easy to understand.
GOOD
The writing is generally clear, but some sentence structure or vocabulary usage needs improvement.
FAIR
The overall idea is clear, but some points are impossible to understand.
POOR
The writing is jumbled and the meaning is not clear to the reader.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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