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Extended Definition Essay Extended Definition Essay Define a common but subjective term and explore what that word means via specific examples that illustrate your definition. Rubric Code: LX54C46 By etimofeyev Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

6 Trait Enter rubric description
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction (Organization) Enter description	Excellent The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.	Good The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting.	Fair The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting.	Poor There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Sequencing Enter description	Excellent Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.	Good Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.	Fair Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.	Poor Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Conclusion Enter description	Excellent The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."	Good The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.	Fair The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.	Poor There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Focus on Topic	Excellent There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Good Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.	Fair Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.	Poor The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Support for Topic	Excellent Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. Both examples and non-examples are used from the movie for support.	Good Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion is unsupported. Only examples or non-examples are used from the movie but not both.	Fair Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions are unsupported.	Poor Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Definition	Excellent clear and well defined extended definition; does an exemplary job of supporting thesis	Good An extended definition has been created; does a good job of supporting thesis	Fair An extended definition is created. The author attempts to support a thesis.	Poor An extended definition is attempted; little support for thesis.
Voice and Personality	Excellent The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."	Good The writer seems to be drawing on knowledge or experience, but there is some lack of ownership of the topic.	Fair The writer relates some of his own knowledge or experience, but it adds nothing to the discussion of the topic.	Poor The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else.
Sentence Fluency	Excellent Every paragraph has sentences of different types, and all sentences are correctly punctuated.	Good All paragraphs have sentences that vary in length but there are minor problems in punctuation with a few sentences.	Fair Some sentences vary in length, or there are several sentences with punctuation errors.	Poor Sentences rarely vary in length or there are frequent errors in punctuation.
Word Choice	Excellent Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind; words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	Good Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind; occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.	Fair Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.	Poor Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest.
Conventions	Excellent Writer makes no or few errors that distract the reader from the content.	Good Writer makes a few errors that distract the reader from the content.	Fair Writer makes several errors that distract the reader from the content.	Poor Writer makes many errors, making the essay difficult to read.

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