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SENIOR ESSAY ASSIGNMENT 
SENIOR SUMMER ESSAY ASSIGNMENT
The prompt is from the Common App.
Rubric Code: LA7825
By mbf4570
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric SENIOR SUMMER ESSAY ASSIGNMENT
  EMERGING

10 pts

DEVELOPING

13 pts

COMPETENT

15 pts

EXCELLING

20 pts

POINTS EARNED

(N/A)

INTRODUCTION

EMERGING

EMERGING: There is no clear introduction. Difficult to maintain attention.
DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING: There is an introduction, but reader could become disinterested.
COMPETENT

COMPETENT: The introduction is interesting. Reader's attention is maintained.
EXCELLING

EXCELLING: The introduction is very inviting. It keeps the reader riveted.
POINTS EARNED
PACING

EMERGING

EMERGING: The pacing often feels awkward to the reader. The writer elaborates when there is little need but leaves out important details that would be important.
DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING: The pacing is generally well-controlled, but the writer sometimes repeats the same point or spends too much time on details that don't matter.
COMPETENT

COMPETENT: The pacing is generally well-controlled, but the writer occasionally does not elaborate enough.
EXCELLING

EXCELLING: The pacing is well-controlled. The writer knows when to slow down and elaborate, and when to pick up the pace and move on.
POINTS EARNED
TRANSITIONS

EMERGING

EMERGING: The transition between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING: Some transitions work well; but, connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
COMPETENT

COMPETENT: Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
EXCELLING

EXCELLING: A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
POINTS EARNED
CONCLUSIONS

EMERGING

EMERGING: No conclusion is evident or it's very disjointed.
DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING: The conclusion is present; however, it falls flat.
COMPETENT

COMPETENT: The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all of the loose ends.
EXCELLING

EXCELLING: The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."
POINTS EARNED
CONVENTIONS

EMERGING

EMERGING: Writer makes more than four (4) errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.
DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING: Writer makes three (3) to four (4) errors in grammar and spelling that distract the reader from the content.
COMPETENT

COMPETENT: Writer makes one (1) to two (2) errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
EXCELLING

EXCELLING: Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.
POINTS EARNED
VOICE

EMERGING

EMERGING: The writer does not use active voice. The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas expressed in the essay seem to belong to someone else.
DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING: The writer occasionally uses active voice but fails to claim ownership over the topic. While some personal knowledge and experiences may be shared, the reader isn't convinced.
COMPETENT

COMPETENT: The writer uses some active voice and seems to take ownership over the topic. The reader relates some of his own knowledge and experiences in the essay.
EXCELLING

EXCELLING: The writer is using active voice throughout and has taken complete ownership over the topic. The writer is obviously writing from personal knowledge and experiences.
POINTS EARNED



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  • SENIOR, COMMON APPLICATION, ESSAY

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