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Cause and Effect Essay 
Cause and Effect Essay
Rubric Code: H3A883
By Kathielen
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
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Powered by iRubric Cause and Effect Essay
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Attention Grabber/Thesis

3

The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience.

The thesis statement identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.
2

The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabbber, but it is weak, rambling, or inappropriate for the audience.

The thesis statement identifies the topic of the essay and outlines some of the main points.
1

The introductory paragraph is interesting, but the connection to the topic is unclear.

The thesis statement identifies the topic, but does not preview what will be discussed.
0

There is no attention and or no thesis statement.
Body and Support

3

Includes 3 or more cause/effect relationships which are logical and clarify the cause-effect relationship for the audience.

Includes evidence (facts, examples, statistics) that support the topic discussed
2

Includes 3 or more cause/effect relationships which lack clarification of the cause-effect relationship for the audience.

Includes supporting, relevant details and information, but one issue/relationship is unsupported
1

Includes 2 cause/effect relationships which lack clarification of the cause-effect relationship for the audience.

Includes supporting details and information that is relevant, but several issues/relationships are unsupported.
0

There is lack of supporting cause and effect relationships and/or details are not strong enough to understand cause and effect relationship.
Topic Sentences

3

Topic sentences accurately follow the order outlined by the thesis statement
2

Topic sentences are recognizable, but one sentence is out of place or needs to closely align with thesis
1

Topic sentences are apparent, but two sentences need to closely align with the thesis
0
Voice / Transitions

3

The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author shows ownership of the ideas presented.

The writer effectively uses transition words when changing to new topics to create a smooth shift.
2

The writer seems to be writing from some experience but lacks ownership of ideas presented.

The writer uses transition words without variety or consistency.
1

The writer relates some knowledge but adds little to the topic discussed.

The writer uses few transition words, which do not create a smooth shift from one idea to the next.
0

There is little evidence the writer has knowledge of the topic being written about.

There are few to no transitions within writing which makes it difficult for the reader to understand.
Mechanics/Grammar

3

The writer makes no errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and usage.
2

The writer makes 1-3 errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, or usage that distract the reader from the content.
1

The writer makes 4-5 errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, or usage that distract the reader from the content.
0

The writer makes 6 or more errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, or usage that distract the reader from the content.
Conclusion

3

The writer restates thesis and the main points discussed throughout the body of the essay, while tying up all loose ends.
2

The writer recognizably closes, but does not restate thesis and leaves the audience without a sense of closure.
1

The writer recognizably closes, but does not tie up any loose ends.
0

There is no restatement of thesis, and the reader is looking for a better wrap up.




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