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College Application Essay
Rubric Code:
FXX7CC9
By
mmehta3
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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College Application Essay Rubric
Below Standard
1 pts
Approaching Standard
2 pts
Meeting Standard
3 pts
Exceeded Standard
4 pts
General Content
Below Standard
Does not discuss an interest, experience or challenge
Essay does not reflect any personality traits outlined on Brainstorm sheet
Essay is off topic and unfocused
Approaching Standard
Attempts to discuss an interest, experience or challenge but essay demonstrates a lack of focus
Essay attempts to reflect personality traits outlined on Brainstorm sheet
Meeting Standard
Discusses an interest, experience and/or challenge essay topic
Essay reflects personality traits outlined on Brainstorm sheet but "tells" instead of "showing"
Exceeded Standard
Discusses an interest, experience and/or challenge throughout the entire essay
Essay skillfully reflects 1 to 2 personality traits outlined on Brainstorm sheet by "showing" through examples and description.
Specific Content
Below Standard
Essay does not provide examples
Sentences are not crucial or relevant to the entire essay
Approaching Standard
Essay does not provide enough examples which are clearly explained
Some sentences are crucial and relevant to the entire essay
Meeting Standard
Essay provides examples but are not clearly explained or elaborated on
Most sentences are crucial and relevant to the entire essay
Exceeded Standard
Essay provides specific examples to further develop their topic
Each sentence is crucial and relevant to the entire essay
Style and Creativity
Below Standard
Introduction starts with a question and/or "hook" is missing; the first few sentences do not creatively engage the reader
Essay does not use any voice, vocabulary words or show sophistication in writing
Approaching Standard
"Hook"/first few sentences attempts to engage the reader but lacks creativity and description; uses too many cliches
Essay uses voice, some vocabulary words and/or shows some sophistication in writing
Meeting Standard
"Hook"/first few sentences attempts to creatively engage the reader but is not descriptive or original
Essay uses voice, vocabulary words and/or shows sophistication in writing
Exceeded Standard
"Hook" is creatively engaging, descriptive, and original
Essay uses any voice, vocabulary words and/or shows sophistication in writing by adding a personal touch, including a quote and/or being creative
Organization and Format
Below Standard
Essay is incomplete
Essay does not use transition words
Approaching Standard
Essay has less than 5 paragraphs
Essay uses less than 2 transition words per paragraph and are not used appropriately
Essay is not typed
Meeting Standard
Essay has at least 5 paragraphs but needs more explanation and content
Essay uses at least 2 transition words per paragraph but all are not used appropriately
Essay is typed but does not follow required conventions
Exceeded Standard
Essay has a clear Introduction, Body and Conclusion; has 5 paragraphs or more
Essay skillfully uses at least 2 transition words or more to connect ideas and help the essay flow
Essay is typed in 12 pt, Times New Roman, and doubled spaced.
Mechanics and Coherence
Below Standard
Demonstrates little or no control of usage, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling; Errors interfere with meaning or essay is incoherent
Only uses passive voice verbs
Approaching Standard
Demonstrates some control of usage, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling; frequent errors interfere with meaning
Mostly uses passive voice verbs
Meeting Standard
Demonstrates control of usage, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling; occasional errors do not usually interfere with meaning
Uses some active voice verbs
Exceeded Standard
Demonstrates consistent control of usage, grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling
Mostly uses active voice verbs
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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