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Essay Writing Essay Writing Students will be able to demonstrate the very basics of essay writing. Rubric Code: F2862W By cdicapua Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Essay Writing
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Thesis	Poor I have no clear thesis.	Fair My thesis can be inferred, but it is not clearly stated.	Good My thesis is clearly stated either in my title or in my body.
Evidence/Examples	Poor I have no evidence, and no exmaples to back up my thesis.	Fair I give at least one clear example or piece of evidence to back up my thesis.	Good I give at least two clear examples or pieces of evidence to help back up my thesis.
Grammar	Poor I have attempted to use capital letters properly and end my sentences with the right punctuation.	Fair My sentences beging with capital letters and end with proper punctuation marks.	Good I have indented, my sentences begin with capital letters and end with periods, and I have proper use of capital letters throughout my piece.