iRubric: Personal Response Essay; QHS rubric

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Personal Response Essay; QHS Copy of 5 paragraph essay rubric 5 paragraph essay rubric Rubric Code: D84B9 By jrotta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Content
	Below Basic 1 1 pts	Basic 2 2 pts	Proficient 3 3 pts	ADVANCED 4 4 pts	Points (N/A)
Introduction	Below Basic 1 Introduction does not introduce topic.	Basic 2 Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.	Proficient 3 Introduction introduces topic but does not make clarify main points.	ADVANCED 4 Introduction is concise and opening catches the reader's attention.	Points
Thesis Statement	Below Basic 1 No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.	Basic 2 There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.	Proficient 3 Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better. Relates somewhat to rest of essay.	ADVANCED 4 Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's position is clear and easy to follow.	Points
Supporting Points and Details	Below Basic 1 A thesis statement may be evident. No supporting points or details are provided.	Basic 2 There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.	Proficient 3 There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.	ADVANCED 4 Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points.	Points
Conclusion	Below Basic 1 No conclusion is apparent in the essay.	Basic 2 Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.	Proficient 3 Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.	ADVANCED 4 Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.	Points
Mechanics	Below Basic 1 Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.	Basic 2 There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.	Proficient 3 Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.	ADVANCED 4 Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-2).	Points
Flow/Transitions	Below Basic 1 No flow to writing. Argument is difficult to follow. No transitions used.	Basic 2 Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Little to no transitions used.	Proficient 3 Vocabulary or writing style needs further development. Some basic transitions used.	ADVANCED 4 Writing has voice and flows easily. Appropriate transitions used.	Points