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English Language Arts Essay 
English Language Arts Essay
Basic 4-level rubric for middle school ELA.
Rubric Code: N36746
By pietac
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  WOW- exceeds

4 pts

Got it- Good

3 pts

met grade level-Fair

2 pts

Not yet- Poor

1 pts

Content

WOW- exceeds

WOW- exceeds
Theme is consistent throughout essay. The author's purpose is explicit and supported thoroughly.
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
Theme is consistent throughout essay with the exception of a couple of digressions. The author's purpose is clear and supported moderately.
met grade level-Fair

met grade level-Fair
Theme is clear only at certain points. The author's purpose is difficult to discern.
Not yet- Poor

Not yet- Poor
Theme and purpose are not apparent
Organization

WOW- exceeds

WOW- exceeds
Essay fits the five-paragraph format, with a strong introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs flow in a coherent and logical manner.
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
Essay adheres to the format, with a satisfactory introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are arranged coherently.
met grade level-Fair

met grade level-Fair
Essay strays from standard format; introduction and conclusion are weak. Paragraphs are somewhat unclear.
Not yet- Poor

Not yet- Poor
Essay adheres to no apparent format; introduction and conclusion are indistinguishable. Paragraphs are unstructured.
Conventions

WOW- exceeds

WOW- exceeds
Language is varied. Proper use of grammar and spelling is displayed.
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
Language is moderately varied, with a few grammar or spelling errors.
met grade level-Fair

met grade level-Fair
Language is repetitive with many spelling and grammar errors.
Not yet- Poor

Not yet- Poor
Language is unclear and redundant with chronic grammar and spelling errors.
Description

WOW- exceeds

WOW- exceeds
Vivid and detailed description is employed throughout essay. Statements are supported thoroughly.
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
Details and description are employed thoughout most of the essay. Support is provided for most statements.
met grade level-Fair

met grade level-Fair
Sparse amount of details and description. Statements are rarely supported.
Not yet- Poor

Not yet- Poor
Lacks detail or description. Statements are not supported.
Persuasive technique

WOW- exceeds

Wow- exceeds
Essay is convincing, several arguments have been effectively used to back up opinion
Got it- Good

Got it- Good
The initial argument has been used throughout the essay, attempts have been made to back up opinion.
met grade level-Fair

met grade level-Fair
Limited attempts to back up opinion. Opinion is difficult to identify.
Not yet- Poor

Not yet- Poor
Opinion and back up arguments are not clear.



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  • ELA, English, Language Arts, Essay

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