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English 101 Essay 
English 101 Essay
Rubric Code: H83WW9
By alliebbruce
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric English 101: Narrative Essay Rubric
  Insufficient

F

(N/A)

Emerging

D

(N/A)

Adequate

C

(N/A)

Proficient

B

(N/A)

Advanced

A

(N/A)

Thesis Statement

Narrative Point/Overall main point
Insufficient

The essay lacks a thesis statement.
Emerging

The essay presents a confused or undeveloped thesis that inadequately addresses the question.
Adequate

The essay has a thesis but is either clear or underdeveloped. If one is present the other is not.
Proficient

The essay offers a thesis that addresses the question, but with limited development.
Advanced

The essay contains a well-developed, focused thesis that clearly addresses the narrative assignment. The narrative point illustrates depth or breadth of knowledge/insight.
Structure/Organization

Introduction, Conclusion, Transitions, Flow
Insufficient

The essay has no structure or organizational plan. The author has not included any transitional devices. The introduction and conclusion are cliche/uninteresting.
Emerging

The essay has included some type of organization and transitional devices. The introduction and conclusion are present and somewhat developed, but confusing/unorganized.
Adequate

The essay has adequate organization but transitions are abrupt and cause disruption of reading. The introduction and conclusion are present and adequate.
Proficient

The essay includes a clear structure and the transitional devices are appropriate for the rhetorical situation.
Advanced

Creating a flawless read, the essay's structure is well-defined. The intro. and the conclusion provide insight. It is innovative in its reflection of the thesis.
Supporting Information

Paragraphs, Topic sentences, Anecdotal stories
Insufficient

The essay offers no information to support the thesis.
Emerging

Only minimal information is offered to support the essay's thesis.
Adequate

The essay has adequate supporting information.
Proficient

The essay's thesis statement is proficiently supported with relevant information from class discussions and readings.
Advanced

The thesis is supported with relevant and original information. It is boldly thought provoking.
Narrative Elements

Instigating Action, Conflict (Internal & External), Climax, Resolution, Characterization, Dialogue, Point of View, Flashback/forward, Figurative language
Insufficient

The essay has no narrative elements.
Emerging

The essay contains minimal and underdeveloped narrative elements.
Adequate

The essay contains appropriate amount of narrative elements, but are still underdeveloped.
Proficient

The narrative elements are present and adequately developed.
Advanced

The narrative elements present are exceptional and displayed with originality and finesse.
Mechanics & MLA Style

Grammar, Punctuation, Word choice, Sentence development
Insufficient

The essay has major errors which make reading and comprehending difficult. The essay does not use MLA format.
Emerging

The essay contains some errors which detract from the overall quality of the work. The work essay has some elements of MLA formatting.
Adequate

The essay displays adequate punctuation articulation, but still contains many grammatical errors. The essay has most elements of MLA but are underdeveloped.
Proficient

The essay contains only minor errors which do not substantially detract from the overall quality of the work. The essay has most elements of MLA format
Advanced

The essay contains no typographical errors, misspellings, or other grammatical or mechanical errors and the essay is an correct MLA format






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