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Short Essay
Short Essay
Introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion
Rubric Code:
EXX67X3
By
finesse3
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Paragraph
Unsatisfactory
1 pts
Satisfactory
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Exemplary
4 pts
Introduction
Unsatisfactory
The introduction does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a logical funnel.
Satisfactory
Introduction introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good
Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging
Exemplary
Very well developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Thesis Statement
Unsatisfactory
Does not contain two clear body paragraph topics, or is weak, or may not be a complete sentence.
Satisfactory
Contains the topic, but may not have two clear topics for body paragraphs, or may be weak.
Good
Introduces the topic and body paragraphs but may be weak.
Exemplary
Thesis statement is strong and clearly states topics of two body paragraphs
Topic Sentences
Unsatisfactory
The topic sentence does not introduce the topic, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Satisfactory
Topic sentence introduces the topic, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good
Topic sentence is satisfactory, but may be weak.
Exemplary
Topic sentence is strong and clear.
Details/Examples
Unsatisfactory
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Satisfactory
There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Good
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Exemplary
Details/examples in the paragraph are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Organization/Structure
Unsatisfactory
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
No sense language and no imagery.
Satisfactory
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Good
Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exemplary
Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the paragraph and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
word choice.
Unsatisfactory
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Satisfactory
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.
Exemplary
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Conclusion
Unsatisfactory
The conclusion does not sumamrize or restate thesis, or may be incomplete.
Satisfactory
Sumamrizes or restates the thesis, but may be incomplete.
Good
Sumamrizes or restates the thesis but may be weak.
Exemplary
Conclusion is strong and restates thesis or sumamrizes clearly, and offers a concluding thought.
Mechanics
Unsatisfactory
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Satisfactory
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Exemplary
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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