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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
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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MSND Essay Rubric
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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