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Lord of the Flies Essay Rubric 
Lord of the Flies Essay Rubric
Mrs. Hruska - English 8
Rubric Code: KX3WB33
By hruskagirl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Below Expectation

8 pts

Emerging Ability

10 pts

Meets Expectations

12 pts

Exceeds Expectations

15 pts

Introduction

Below Expectation

Less than 7 sentences; Does not contain any elements of an effective introduction such as Title/author, setting. Unclear/Missing Thesis statement.
Emerging Ability

Missing several elements such as: sentences, author, title, setting, topic and clear, provable thesis statement.
Meets Expectations

Missing one element such as: sentences, author, title, setting, topic and clear, provable thesis statement. Introduction is coherent.
Exceeds Expectations

Introduces the essay effectively, including 7+ sentences, author, title, setting, topic and clear, provable thesis statement in a coherent and engaging manner.
Body Paragraphs

Below Expectation

Contains less than five body paragraphs, or more than one of the body paragraphs doesn't address the thesis statement. Topic sentences missing, paragraphs contain less than 7 sentences, missing transition sentences.
Emerging Ability

Contains less than five body paragraphs, or one of the body paragraphs doesn't address the main points of the prompt; topic sentences are present but weak, little to no transitions. One or two paragraphs have less than 7 sentences.Some paragraphs struggle with order of ideas.
Meets Expectations

Contains at least five body paragraphs, all of the paragraphs address the main points of the thesis, solid topic sentences, coherent and logical progression of ideas with examples from the text. Transitions are present.
Exceeds Expectations

Five body paragraphs of 7+ sentences, all with strong topic sentence, and all of the paragraphs address the points of the prompt, and include examples, good topic sentences and transitions. Paragraphs are well-crafted, logical and detailed, good textual examples.
Word Choice/Tone

Below Expectation

Little to no attempt at scholarly vocabulary; tone is conversational or casual
Emerging Ability

Some Attempts to use scholarly tone/vocabulary.
Meets Expectations

Adequately uses some sophisticated vocabulary and has a fair scholarly tone.
Exceeds Expectations

Excellent integration of vocabulary and the tone is scholarly.
Conclusion

Below Expectation

Does not have a conclusion; Does not restate the thesis; the essay just ends.
Emerging Ability

Thesis not restated, Makes little attempt to tie together loose ends, does not send reader away with a closing thought. New material is introduced.
Meets Expectations

Thesis restated, attempt to bring reader from specific to general idea or final thought.
Exceeds Expectations

Thesis creatively restated, conclusion is well-crafted, logical and smoothly guides the reader to a final thought.
Citations/Quotes

Below Expectation

No citations/quotations from the text.
Emerging Ability

3-5 errors in citations; missing citations, citations do not support the content of the paragraph or restate what has already been said. Missing page numbers. Too many quotations/citations.
Meets Expectations

No more than two errors in citations. One supportive quotation/citation from the text for each support paragraph.
Exceeds Expectations

Quotations/Citations are appropriate and supportive, one per support paragraph integrated smoothly into the paper with page numbers.
Grammar/Spelling

Below Expectation

The essay lacks editing and review. It has distracting fragments/run-ons, usage errors, spelling mistakes. (More than 5 per page); more than 5 spelling errors
Emerging Ability

The essay has several errors. Needs editing. (Less than 3 per page); more than 3 spelling errors.
Meets Expectations

The grammar in this essay is good. Three or less errors for the entire paper; 2 or less spelling errors.
Exceeds Expectations

Paper is virtually error-free.
Punctuation

Below Expectation

The entire essay had over 7 errors in punctuation.
Emerging Ability

The entire essay had between 4-6 errors in punctuation.
Meets Expectations

The entire essay had only 2 or three errors in punctuation.
Exceeds Expectations

The entire essay had less than two errors in punctuation.
Writing guidelines

Below Expectation

Writing guidelines not followed (such as Margins, title, spacing, font type and size, heading, etc.)
Emerging Ability

Several guidelines not followed.
Meets Expectations

Almost all guidelines followed.
Exceeds Expectations

Guidelines followed.
Late Papers

Below Expectation

Papers not turned in at the beginning of the class period are deemed late.
Emerging Ability

Papers lose five points a day for each day late.
Meets Expectations

If the paper is handed in later that day, the day it is due - it has already lost five points.
Exceeds Expectations

If the paper is handed in the day after it is due, the highest grade on that paper will be 95.




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