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Personal Essay Rubric
Personal Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
CX23546
By
cunninsl
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Personal Essay Rubric
Excellent
5 pts
Proficient
4 pts
Satisfactory
3 pts
Limited
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Ideas
Excellent
The main idea of the paper is clear. The essay is interesting even memorable. The writer seems to have in-depth understanding of or insight about the topic. The writer is selective, including details that hold a reader's attention throughout the piece.
Proficient
The paper makes sense from beginning to end. It is clear-never confusing. The writer knows enough about the topic to do a thorough job. The paper contains many interesting details.
Satisfactory
The reader can identify the writer's main idea. The writer has some knowledge of the topic;more would enrich the paper. The writing includes some interesting details-enough to make the reader wish for more.
Limited
It is fairly easy to identify the main idea. Some details are unclear/do not seem to enhance the main idea. Sometimes the writer appears to know what he/she is talking about;at other times not.
Poor
The main idea is hard to determine. The paper lacks clarity. The writer does not appear to have a clear idea or know much about topic. Details are sketchy or absent. The paper is simple.
Organization
Excellent
The writer focuses on three main points. The pattern is suited to the topic, purpose, and audience. The intro engages the reader's attention and the conclusion is strong.
Proficient
The writer seldom wanders from the main points. The pattern fits the topic, purpose, and audience. The intro is appealing, and the conclusion works well.
Satisfactory
The writer may meander briefly, but not enough to distract/ confuse the reader. The pattern works most of the time. The intro and conclusion are fairly standard but functional.
Limited
The writer wanders from the main point, confusing the reader. The pattern is not well suited to this topic, purpose, or audience. The intro and conclusion are present; one or both need work.
Poor
Lack of order confuses the reader. The pattern is very distracting- or there is no pattern. The intro and conclusion are missing or need work.
Sentence Fluency
Transition Words
Excellent
The writing is smooth, natural, and easy to read. Virtually every sentence begins differently; sentences vary in length. This piece invites expressive oral reading that brings out the voice.
Proficient
The writing is smooth and easy to read. Many sentences begin differently; variety in sentence length is noticeable. The piece is a good one for reading aloud.
Satisfactory
The writing is easy to read in most places. A few sentences are choppy. Some sentences begin differently; there is some variety in sentence length. This piece could be read aloud with some rehearsal.
Limited
The writing is sometimes easy to read. Choppy sentences, run-ons, or fragments necessitate some revising. Sentence beginnings tend to be alike; sentences tend to be of equal length. Rehearsal is needed before reading this piece aloud.
Poor
Choppy sentences, run-ons, or fragments make the writing difficult to follow. Many sentences begin the same way; most are of equal length. This piece is hard to read aloud, even with rehearsal.
Voice
Excellent
This voice is as individual. The reader will want to read this aloud to someone. The writing is passionate and compelling. The voice is perfect for the purpose and audience.
Proficient
This voice is individual-probably recognizable if the reader knows the writer. The reader would probably share this piece aloud. The writing shows strong feelings and is appealing to read. It has a lot of energy. The voice is suitable for the audience and purpose.
Satisfactory
This voice is distinctive, if not unique. The reader might share moments of this piece aloud. Passion, energy, or strong feelings are evident in some places. The voice is acceptable for the audience and purpose, but it could use refining.
Limited
This is a functional, sincere voice, though not espcially distinctive. The piece does not seem ready to share aloud. Moments of passion, energy, or strong feelings are rare. The voice may not seem quite right for the purpose or audience.
Poor
The voice is not at all distinctive. It does not stand out. The piece is definitely not ready to share aloud. The writer sounds bored. The voice does not seems appropriate for the pupose or audience.
Word Choice
Excellent
The writing is clear, striking, original, and precise. The writer uses powerful parts of speech to enliven writing. Figurative languge enhances meaning. The writing is concise.
Proficient
The writing is clear and often original. The writer uses well balanced parts of speeck. Figurative language adds detail. The writing is reasonably concise; a word or phrase here and there could be cut.
Satisfactory
The writing is clear in most cases. Some words or phrases are vague and confusing. The writer is inconsistent in use of parts of speech. Figurative language is present, if needed.<BR>
Some writing is concise; wordy moments are noticeable.
Limited
The writing is often unclear, misleading, or vague, though the main idea comes through. The writer overuses parts of speech. Figurative language is minimal or else overused. The writing may be short, but , it is not necessarily concise. Some clutter is evident.
Poor
Many words and phrases are misused, vague, or unclear. The writer's main message is not clear. Parts of speech are missused or missing. Figurative language is minimal or absent. Word use may be skimpy or cluttered; either way, meaning is hard to determine.
Conventions
Excellent
The essay is virtually error-free. The writer uses conventions skillfully to clarify meaning. The writer shows control over a wide range of conventions for 5th grade. This piece is ready to publish.
Proficient
The essay contains a few minor errors. The writer shows control over many conventions appropriate for 5th grade. This piece is ready to publish with minor changes.
Satisfactory
Several minor errors; these errors do not impair meaning. The writer uses conventions with enough skill to keep the text readable. The writer shows control over many conventions appropriate for 5th grade. Some editing is needed before publishing.
Limited
Noticeable, distracting errors begin to make the text hard to follow or understand. Errors are sufficiently serious to impair readability in spots. The writer knows some conventions, but is not yet in control of them. Thorough, careful editing is needed before publishing.
Poor
Many serious errors make this essay hard to follow. Serious errors consistently impair readability. This writer appears to know a few conventions, but is not in control of them. Line-by-line editing is required before publication.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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