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Midterm Essay Rubric 9-12 
Midterm Essay Rubric 9-12
This essay rubric can be varied to accommodate different types of essays, but includes the major parameters upon which students will be scored.
Rubric Code: G2WC722
By Clouis
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Emerging

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Introduction

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Emerging

Attempt to engage the audience awkward or vague. Prompt is somewhat misunderstood but partially addressed. The central claim is inappropriate, weak, or unclear. No background information.
Developing

Introduction contains a statement but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic or it lacks detail and creativity.
Proficient

Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging.
Exemplary

Very well-developed introduction wtih a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and is engaging to readers.
Thesis Statement

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Emerging

Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out
Developing

Thesis includes subjects in task but does not follow the formula for thesis completion
Proficient

Strong thesis that includes subjects in task and follows the formula
Exemplary

Strong, clear thesis that includes subjects in task and follows the formula and attempts on an invested opinion
Body Paragraphs

Emerging

Student presents one or two weak points.
Developing

Student identifies the short story and theme. Student attempts to present two points.
Proficient

Student identifies the short story and theme. Student presents two clear points.
Exemplary

Student identifies the short story and theme. Student incorporates three or more points.
Development

Emerging

Points are not developed or supported.
Developing

Student attempts to support and develop each point.
Proficient

Student supports and develops each point with examples and details
Exemplary

Each point is well developed, explained and supported.
Organization

Emerging

The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay.
Developing

The student attempts to organize the essay. The organization attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion.
Proficient

Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element.
Exemplary

Student uses exceptional organization: point by point.
- points are discussed in the essay with smooth transition.
- clear intro, body,and conclusion
- trasntions between each point and paragraph
Style, Sentence Flow, Tone

Emerging

Makes an attempt to understand the audience. One or two rhetorical strategies are used. Tone is elementary and/or inconsistent. Does not come across as an authority on the topic.
Developing

Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate could be better.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
Exemplary

Excellent.
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraphs.
Conclusion

Emerging

Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Developing

Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.
Proficient

Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not qualify as excellent. Conclusion does not leave final provoking thought for readers.
Exemplary

Conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure.
Mechanics

Emerging

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Developing

Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Proficient

Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Exemplary

Essay contains one or two errors.



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