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MSND Interview Essay Rubric 
MSND Expository Essay Rubric
Students have chosen to write on one of the three MSND essay prompts dealing with love, fools, and parental authority. Each essay must not only reference the text, but the individual interviews as well.
Rubric Code: J8AWA2
By bfgboy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below Standard

10 pts

Approaching Standard

15 pts

At Standard

20 pts

Above Standard

25 pts

Intro and Conclusion

Below Standard

Does not contain a thesis statement, or just begins the body paragraphs.

Conclusion merely ends the piece.
Approaching Standard

Contains an intro that relates to the main idea somewhat.

Conclusion ends the piece with average success; ties together some loose ends, and brings the essay back to the thesis statement.
At Standard

Contains an intro that relates to the main idea, and moderately hooks the reader.

Conclusion ends the piece with some success; ties together most loose ends, and brings the essay back to the thesis statement.
Above Standard

Contains an intro that effectively relates to the main idea, and capably hooks the reader.

Conclusion effectively ends the piece; ties together all loose ends, and brings the essay back to the thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs

Below Standard

Contains less than three body paragraphs, or more than one of the body paragraphs don't address the three main points of the prompt.
Approaching Standard

Contains at least three body paragraphs, and contains concrete details that allude to observations, as well as commentary that supports the observations.
At Standard

Contains at least three body paragraphs, and contains specific concrete details that accentuate observations, as well as commentary that directly supports the observations.
Above Standard

Contains four or more body paragraphs, and contains specific concrete details that accentuate observations, as well as commentary that supports the observations.
Elaboration

Below Standard

Little or no elaboration/explanation.
Approaching Standard

Some explanation and interpretation.
At Standard

Uses some details including detail(s) from multiple interviews, and/or details from the text.
Above Standard

Uses a variety of aptly chosen details including detail(s) from multiple interviews, and/or details from the text.
Thesis Statement

Below Standard

There is no thesis statement
Approaching Standard

One-sentence, arguable thesis; directly stated or somewhat implied
At Standard

One-sentence, arguable thesis; directly stated.
Above Standard

One-sentence, arguable thesis that takes a risk; clearly stated or implied
Grammar (Half)

Below Standard

The essay lacks editing and review. It has distracting fragments/run-ons, usage errors, spelling. (More than 5 per page)
Approaching Standard

The essay has several errors. Needs editing. (Less than 5 per page)
At Standard

The grammar in this essay is good.
Few errors. (Less than 3 per page)
Above Standard

The grammar is excellent. There are little to no mistakes.
Transitions (Half)

Below Standard

No transitions between paragraphs.
Approaching Standard

Transitions between topics are apparent, but sometimes confusing
At Standard

Writer attempts to transition from topic to topic, though some transitions may be predictable
Above Standard

Writer smoothly and creatively transitions from topic to topic
Writing guidelines (Half)

Below Standard

Writing guidelines not followed. (skip lines, front only, ink, etc)
Approaching Standard

Several guidelines not followed.
At Standard

Almost all guidelines followed.
Above Standard

Guidelines followed.
Structure and Rhythm (Half)

Below Standard

The paper is difficult to follow or read aloud. There was little structure to the piece, or the structure was ineffective.
Approaching Standard

The details are organized, however greater attention to the rhythm and flow of the paper is needed.
At Standard

The text moves along efficiently, but lacks rhythm and grace. It may sound technical or mechanical instead of pleasant and musical.
Above Standard

The organization of the details within the essay, was excellent. The structure kept the reader’s interest throughout the piece.




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