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Renaissance Artists Essay Rubric 
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Essay argues which of the Renaissance artists was the most innovative.
Rubric Code: FXCWW32
By wbasinger
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Developing

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Emerging

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Introduction
15 pts

Map Statements
Thesis Statement
Exemplary

The essay has a clear and concise introduction with a dynamic thesis statement and four clear map statements.
Strong

The essay has an adequate introduction with a clear thesis statement and two-three clear map statements.
Proficient

The essay has an adequate introduction with an acceptable thesis statement and four suitable map statements.
Developing

The essay has a sufficient introduction with an unclear thesis statement and 2-3 suitable map statements.
Emerging

The essay has an insufficient introduction with an unclear thesis statement and 1 or no suitable map statements.
Organization
20 pts

Introduction. Body Paragraphs.
Conclusion.
Belief Statement
Exemplary

The writer focuses on four main points. The intro engages the reader's attention and the conclusion is strong.
Strong

The writer seldom wanders from the main points. The intro is appealing, and the conclusion works well.
Proficient

The writer may meander briefly, but not enough to distract/ confuse the reader. The intro and conclusion are fairly standard but functional.
Developing

The writer wanders from the main point, confusing the reader. The intro and conclusion are present; one or both need work.
Emerging

Lack of order confuses the reader. The intro and conclusion are missing or need work.
Ideas
15 pts

Personal message/ topic.
Makes a point. Has broad appeal.
Exemplary

The main idea of the paper is clear. The writer conveys an in-depth understanding of the topic. The writer is selective, including details that hold a reader's attention throughout the piece.
Strong

The paper makes sense from beginning to end. It is clear-never confusing. The writer knows enough about the topic to do a thorough job. The paper contains many interesting details.
Proficient

The reader can identify the writer's main idea. The writer has some knowledge of the topic; more would enrich the paper. The writing includes some interesting details.
Developing

It is fairly easy to identify the main idea. Some details are unclear/do not seem to enhance the main idea.
Emerging

The main idea is hard to determine. The paper lacks clarity. The writer does not appear to have a clear idea or know much about topic.
Uses Evidence
10 pts

The body paragraphs utilize information from reliable sources, giving depth to the ideas.
Exemplary

Every body paragraphs utilize precise information from reliable sources.
Strong

Most body paragraphs utilize precise information from reliable sources.
Proficient

Some body paragraphs utilize information from reliable sources.
Developing

One-two body paragraphs utilize information from reliable sources.
Emerging

The body paragraphs lack information from reliable sources.
Sentence Fluency
20 pts

Subj/Pred- Eliminate fragments.
Transition Words
Exemplary

The writing is smooth, natural, and easy to read. Virtually every sentence begins differently; sentences vary in length.
Strong

The writing is smooth and easy to read. Many sentences begin differently; variety in sentence length is noticeable.
Proficient

The writing is easy to read in most places. A few sentences are choppy. Some sentences begin differently; there is some variety in sentence length.
Developing

The writing is sometimes easy to read. Choppy sentences, run-ons, or fragments necessitate some revising. Sentence beginnings tend to be alike; sentences tend to be of equal length.
Emerging

Choppy sentences, run-ons, or fragments make the writing difficult to follow. Many sentences begin the same way; most are of equal length.
Conventions
10 pts

Capitals
Endmarks
Commas
Formatting
Exemplary

The essay is virtually error-free. The writer uses conventions skillfully to clarify meaning.
Strong

The essay contains a few minor errors.
Proficient

Several minor errors; these errors do not impair meaning.
Developing

Noticeable, distracting errors begin to make the text hard to follow or understand.
Emerging

Many serious errors make this essay hard to follow. Serious errors consistently impair readability.
Uses MLA Citations
10 pts

Use proper MLA citations for in text and for the works cited page
Exemplary

Use proper in-text citation and has a complete and accurate works cited page.
Strong

Mostly uses proper in-text citation and has a partial and somewhat accurate works cited page.
Proficient

Provides some in-text citations and has a somewhat accurate works cited page.
Developing

Provides limited in-text citations and has an inaccurate works cited page.
Emerging

Lacks in-text citations and has an inaccurate or incomplete works cited page.



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  • Renaissance, Persuasive, Art, Art_History


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