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Cause & Effect Essay
Cause & Effect Essay
Cause & Effect essay
Rubric Code:
N23BWW6
By
dathomas
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Criteria
100 %
Above Average
(N/A)
Average
(N/A)
Below Average
(N/A)
Hook and introduction
10 pts
Above Average
The introduction contains a strong, attention-grabbing opening statement and leads the reader to understand the expected goal of the essay
Average
Opening statement is present, but not "attention-grabbing" or the introduction leaves questions as to the goal of the essay.
Below Average
Hook falls short or is not present, and introduction does not set up the reader to understand the goal of the essay
Thesis Statement
15 pts
Above Average
The thesis statement clearly identifies the topic of the essay and outlines the specific main points to be discussed.
The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Average
The thesis statement presents the topic of the essay, and generally outlines of the points without addressing the specifics
The thesis statement is placed correctly.
Below Average
The thesis statement is not clear, one was not included, or thesis statement is in the wrong place
Evidence
20 pts
Above Average
The writer provided thoroughly sufficient details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Average
The writer provided some details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic, which are documented as factual (not merely the writer's opinion).
Below Average
The writer did not provide enough details and examples to support the cause and effect of the topic. Those that were presented may have not been adequately documented.
Conclusion
15 pts
Above Average
Average
The conclusion is somewhat effective.
It may contain a restated thesis that was not reworded and a partial summary, but it does not provide insight.
Below Average
There is no clear conclusion. The information provided is not sufficient to conclude the essay.
Logical Flow
10 pts
Above Average
Details are placed in a logical order;presentation effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how the ideas are connected.
Average
Most details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are unclear.
Below Average
Some details may not be in a logical order or expected order, and this distracts the reader.There is little sense that the writing is organized.
The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.
Conventions
10 pts
Above Average
Little to no errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Average
Minimal errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Below Average
Many distracting errors present in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization.
Word Choice
10 pts
Above Average
The writer demonstrates proper use of vocabulary that adds to the quality of writing and enhances the overall meaning of the topic.
Average
The writer utilizes adequate vocabulary choices, although words are occasionally either misused or out-of-place.
Below Average
Word choice is generally unremarkable, misused or out-of-place.
Transitions
10 pts
Linking words
Above Average
Transitions are present and effectively dierect readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Average
Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellence. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Below Average
Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next
Keywords:
Cause Effect Research Paper
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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