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Scholarly Essay Rubric 
Fahrenheit 451 Essay
Students are to exhibit a scholarly tone in this essay, while meeting the standard criteria in a number of specific areas.
Rubric Code: JXACBW8
By bfgboy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

3 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

9 pts

Superior

12 pts

Facts/CDs (Double)

Poor

Facts do not support the thesis. Facts are not introduced with context, and mostly properly cited.
Fair

Adequate facts that generally support the thesis. Facts are introduced with context, and mostly properly cited.
Good

Adequate facts that mostly support the thesis. Facts are often introduced with context, and mostly properly cited.
Superior

Well-developed facts that consistently support the thesis. Facts are consistently introduced with context, and always properly cited.
Commentary (Double)

Poor

Commentary hardly ever connects to thesis and arguments. Commentary hardly ever elaborates on facts provided.
Fair

Commentary sometimes connects to thesis and arguments. Commentary sometimes elaborates on facts provided.
Good

Commentary mostly connects to thesis and arguments. Commentary mostly elaborates on facts provided.
Superior

Commentary always connects to thesis and arguments. Commentary always elaborates on facts provided.
Introduction/Thesis

Poor

Missing all of the following three items: introduction catches the readers' attention, contains a solid transition, and a direct thesis statement that guides the essay.
Fair

Missing two of the following three items: introduction catches the readers' attention, contains a solid transition, and a direct thesis statement that guides the essay.
Good

Missing one of the following three items: introduction catches the readers' attention, contains a solid transition, and a direct thesis statement that guides the essay.
Superior

Introduction catches the readers' attention, contains a solid transition, and a direct thesis statement that guides the essay.
Connections

Poor

Topic sentences are ineffective. Concluding sentences are ineffective. Ideas rarely connect from one to the other.
Fair

Topic sentences are sometimes effective. Concluding sentences are sometimes effective. Ideas sometimes connect from one to the other.
Good

Topic sentences are mostly effective. Concluding sentences are mostly effective. Ideas mostly connect from one to the other.
Superior

Topic sentences are always effective. Concluding sentences are always effective. Ideas always connect from one to the other.
Conclusion

Poor

Has none of the following three items: reminds the reader of the thesis, summarizes all arguments, and leaves reader with something to think about.
Fair

Has one of the following three items: reminds the reader of the thesis, summarizes all arguments, and leaves reader with something to think about.
Good

Has two of the following three items: reminds the reader of the thesis, summarizes all arguments, and leaves reader with something to think about.
Superior

Reminds the reader of the thesis, summarizes all arguments, and leaves reader with something to think about.
Style

Poor

Contains none of the following three items: Clear, complete sentences, Scholarly tone used throughout. Word choice is appropriate to the assignment.
Fair

Contains two of the following three items: Clear, complete sentences, Scholarly tone used throughout. Word choice is appropriate to the assignment.
Good

Contains two of the following three items: Clear, complete sentences, Scholarly tone used throughout. Word choice is appropriate to the assignment.
Superior

Clear, complete sentences, Scholarly tone used throughout. Word choice is appropriate to the assignment.
Conventions

Poor

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct less than 75% of the time.
Fair

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct 75% of the time.
Good

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct 85% of the time.
Superior

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct 95% of the time.




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