iRubric: In-Class Essay rubric

Each paragraph does not contain a topic sentence. obvious fallacies that contradict the details and examples. Perhaps the argument is an unsupported rant.

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence but the relationship to the thesis is not clearly evident in each one.
there are few concrete and specific details or examples to support the argument adequately

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence related to the thesis statement.
Reasons for the argument are stated and there are enough details and examples to support the argument adequately and logically.

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Concrete and specific examples are presented that effectively support and strengthen the argument.

There is no apparent conclusion or restating of the argument. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. . The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.

The concluding paragraph summarizes the argument based on the thesis, but it offers little to no additional support or validity for the argument. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.

The concluding paragraph restates the argument based on the thesis statement. It also gives valid and logical reasons that support the argument. Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.

The concluding paragraph clearly and effectively restates the argument and gives valid reasons in support of the argument. Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent.