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In Class Essay (Final Exam) 
English 101 In Class Essay
Rubric Code: L893CW
By pgodinez21
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceeds

4 pts

Meets

3 pts

Fair/Adequate

2 pts

Does not meet

1 pts

Introduction/Thesis

Exceeds

Essay as a strong title. Intro engages the reader and introduces the author and the story and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated in one sentence; thesis exhibits analytical thinking and engagement with the topic.
Meets

Essay has a good title. Intro is good and introduces the author and the story. Transitions too quickly to the thesis; thesis is stated in one sentence.
Fair/Adequate

Essay has no title. Intro somewhat leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity.
Does not meet

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped.
Organization & Analysis

Exceeds

Paragraphs begin with transitional topic sentences and support the thesis. The essay contains appropriate support. Transitions and signal phrases are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis.
Meets

Most paragraphs begin with transitional topic sentences and support the thesis. The essay contains appropriately organized support. Transitions and signal phrases are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis.
Fair/Adequate

Paragraphs do not begin with transitional topic sentences and do not support support the thesis. The essay has little or no support. Transitions and signal phrases are sometimes used. Conclusion could be stronger.
Does not meet

Paragraphs are not well developed; no support is included; conclusion does not connect to thesis.
MLA format

Exceeds

The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly.
Meets

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages correctly most of the time.
Fair/Adequate

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased not cited correctly.
Does not meet

Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling

Exceeds

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. Proper word choice and clear sentence structure.
Meets

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Some incorrect word choice usage, but does not cause confusion.
Fair/Adequate

There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling and/or word choice errors.
Does not meet

There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. Writing is too difficult to read.
Writing Process

Exceeds

Student provides a brainstorm and an outline. The printing is clear easy to read and double spaced.
Meets

Student provides a brainstorm and a scratch outline. The printing is clear and easy to read.
Fair/Adequate

Student shows some brainstorming, but does not provide an outline. Essay is difficult to red due to unclear printing.
Does not meet

Student does not show any brainstroming and only a final draft of the essay. The essay is extremely difficult to read due to unclear printing.




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