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Reaction Paper Rubric 
The students will be graded on their responses to 4 articles
Rubric Code: H28X67
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Subject: Math  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

Does not meet assignment objectives

24 pts

Fair

Assignment objectives minimally met

28 pts

Good

Meets assignment ojbectives

34 pts

Excellent

Exceeds assignment objectives

40 pts

Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
-Introduction and conclusion are missing, or if provided, do not provide valid information.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
-Introduction does not include a brief summary of article
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
-Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is evident
- Conclusion is logical.
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
-Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is clear
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Content

Poor

-Introduction does not include a summary of the article or topic sentence
-Paper includes opinions but no evidence to support them
Fair

-Introduction does not include a valid summary of article or topic sentence
-Paper includes opinions with no clear evidence to support them
Good

-Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is evident

-Paper includes clearly stated opinion backed by specific facts and examples
Excellent

-Introduction includes a brief summary of the article and topic sentence addressing points to be discussed is evident

Paper includes
-clearly stated opinion backed by specific facts and examples
plus
-rebuttal for a potential opposing argument
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.
Spelling is correct.
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.



Keywords:
  • Critical thinking and analysis







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