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Cause-Effect Essay
Cause-Effect Essay
Cause-Effect Essay scoring rubric. English Composition II
Rubric Code:
H7B65B
By
LTowell
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
Excellent
8 pts
Good
6 pts
Fair
4 pts
Poor
2 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described.
Good
Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Fair
Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Poor
The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Body Paragraphs
Excellent
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.
Good
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed. Vivid/sense language is not used as effectively as it could be used to create imagery for the reader.
Fair
Some body paragraphs don't contain a clear topic sentence or might not have as strong a topic sentence as is needed. There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presented from general to specific. Vivid/sense language is not used effectively, or the details do not create a dominant impression in the paragraph.
Poor
Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. No vivid/sense language is used. There is no dominant impression created in the paragraph.
Conclusion
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for cause and effect. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the fear or irritation.
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for cause and effect, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Fair
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for cause and effect, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.
Good
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Fair
The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
Poor
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Style: Flow, tone, word choice
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.
Good
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective in creating imagery
Fair
Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Mechanics
Excellent
No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Fair
A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
MLA format
Excellent
Perfect MLA formatting
Good
2-3 errors but paper is recognizable as APA
Fair
4+ errors and paper is hard to recognize as MLA.
Poor
MLA formatting not evident at all. Presentation makes it difficult to read.
Keywords:
Cause-Effect, Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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