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Cause & Effect Paper 
Cause & Effect Paper
Specific expectations for elements of a Cause & Effect Paper: Final Draft
Rubric Code: D2B34C
By dkbarnes
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Hook
5 pts

Above Average

The introduction contains a strong, attention-grabbing opening statement.
Average

Opening statement is present, but not "attention-grabbing".
Below Average

Hook falls short or is not present
Thesis Statement
10 pts

Above Average

The thesis statement clearly identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Average

The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Below Average

The thesis statement is not clear, or one was not included.
Topic Sentences
10 pts

Above Average

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence which refers to one of the main points from the thesis statement. Topic sentences are well written and clearly communicate the focus of the paragraph.
Average

Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence which refers to one of the main points from the thesis statement. Topic sentences are adequate, yet unremarkable.
Below Average

Topic sentences are not obviously present, and/or do not refer back to the thesis statement's main points.
Causal Connection
10 pts

Above Average

Includes 3 cause/effect relationships which are logical; the writer clarifies the cause-effect relationship for the audience.
Average

Includes 3 cause/effect relationships, however the writer does not clarify the relationship for the audience (assumes that the audience will put it together).
Below Average

Includes less than 3 cause/effect relationships, and they may lack clarification of the cause-effect relationship for the audience.
Support
10 pts

Above Average

The writer provided details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Average

The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Below Average

The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented.
Conclusion
10 pts

Above Average

The conclusion is effective. It contains a strong restated thesis, summary, and closing sentence.
Average

The conclusion is somewhat effective.
It may contain a restated thesis that was not reworded and a partial summary.
Below Average

There is no clear conclusion. The information provided is not sufficient to conclude the essay.
Logical Flow
5 pts

Above Average

Details are placed in a logical order;presentation keeps the interest of the reader.

A variety of transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Average

Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented keeps the interest of the reader.

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Below Average

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Mechanics
5 pts

Above Average

Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Average

Some errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Below Average

Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Sentence Structure
15 pts

Above Average

There are no run-ons or sentence fragments.

Writer uses many compound/complex sentences.
Average

There are a few run-ons and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Writer uses some compound/complex sentences.
Below Average

There are many run-ons and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.

Very few compound/complex sentences are used.
Word Choice
15 pts

Above Average

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing.
Average

The writer uses adequate vocabulary choices, although words are occasionally either misused or out-of-place.
Below Average

Word choice is generally unremarkable, misused or out-of-place.
Title
5 pts

Above Average

Paper's title is creative and original, fitting the topic of the essay.
Average

Title fits the topic of the essay
Below Average

Title does not fit the topic of the essay.



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