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Peer Review: Classification Essay 
Instructor Review: Classification Essay
Rubric Code: L26444
By rliebetrau
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  A-AB

(N/A)

B-BC

(N/A)

C or below

(N/A)

Classification

A-AB

The classification is defined and is consistent throughout the essay.
B-BC

The classification is defined and is somewhat consistent throughout the essay.
C or below

The classification is somewhat defined and/or it is not consistent throughout the essay.
Title

Does the title fit the story?
A-AB

Yes
B-BC

Not entirely
C or below

No
Thesis Statement

A-AB

The thesis statement clearly and concisely presents the topic and how it will be classified.

The thesis statement is placed correctly.
B-BC

The thesis statement is vague in how it presents the topic and/or how it will be classified.

The thesis statement may not be placed correctly.
C or below

There is no clear thesis statement.
Introduction

A-AB

The introduction contains an attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
B-BC

The introduction contains some attention-grabbing opening statements that lead to a thesis statement.
C or below

The introduction has few if any attention-grabbing statements and/or the attention-grabbing statements do not clearly lead to the thesis statement/topic.
Body: Focus & Support

A-AB

Each body paragraph contains a definite topic sentence, develops a specific class, and is sufficiently supported by detailed information relevant to that class.
B-BC

Each body paragraph has an implied topic, develops a specific class, and has some supporting information that may be general and/or in need of more detailed information that is relevant to that class.
C or below

The paragraphs contains a random collection of information that may not focus upon a single class. Specific details may be missing.
Sequencing & Organization

A-AB

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
B-BC

Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
C or below

Many details are not in a logical order or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Supporting Details

A-AB

Each body paragraph has sufficent details and examples to prove the writer's point.
B-BC

Some body paragraphs have sufficent details and/or examples to prove the writer's point.
C or below

The essay has very few supporting details or examples in the body paragraphs.
Conclusion

A-AB
B-BC

The conclusion is somewhat effective. It may not summarize the main points or restate the thesis without repeating the exact statement.

The conclusion may not leave the reader with something to think about.
C or below
MLA Format & Length

A-AB

The writer followed all MLA Format requirements and the length of the paragraph is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
B-BC

The writer followed most of the MLA Format requirements and the paragraph is at least 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
C or below

The writer did not meet most of the MLA Format requirements and the paragraph is less than 500-625 words (2 -2½ pages) typed.
Transitions

A-AB

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
B-BC

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
C or below

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Punctuation

A-AB

The essay contains few if no errors in punctuation.
B-BC

The essay contains a few errors in punctuation.
C or below

The essay contains quite a few errors in punctuation.
Spelling

A-AB

All words in the essay are spelled correctly.
B-BC

The essay contains 1-2 misspelled words.
C or below

The essay contains 3 or more misspelled words.
Run-ons/CS & Sentence Fragments

(Commas errors/two independent sentences combined) (Not complete sentences)
A-AB

There are no run-ons, comma splices, or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
B-BC

There are one or two run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
C or below

There are many run-ons, comma splices, and/or sentence fragments in the paragraph.
Mechanics

(Grammar & Word Choice)
A-AB

The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.

Very few minor mechanical errors.
B-BC

The writer occasionally demostrates proper word choices that add to the quality of writing and enhance the overall meaning of the topic.

Some minor mechanical errors.
C or below

The writer rarely demostrates proper word choices, causing the reader to become distracted from the topic.

Several major mechanical errors.




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