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Personal Response Essay
Personal Response Essay
Five paragraph essay
Rubric Code:
N66396
By
edebra
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Content
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Points
25 pts
Introduction
N/A
Introduction does not introduce topic.First sentence does not begin with a topic sentence that includes the title, the author, and the general subject of the reading.
N/A
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious. First sentence begins with a topic sentence that does not include the title, the author, and the general subject of the reading.
N/A
Introduction introduces topic but is does not entice the reader to read on. First sentence begins with a topic sentence that includes most of the following: the title, the author, and the general subject of the reading.
N/A
Introduction is concise and catches the reader's attention. First sentence begins with a topic sentence that includes the title, the author, and the general subject of the reading.
Points
Body
N/A
No supporting points or details are provided.
N/A
Paragraph explains student's reaction and shares any personal knowledge or experience student has that relates to the topic. Paragraph begins with a topic sentence that introduces the student's reaction. Details are inadequate or are not strong enough to support the topic.
N/A
Paragraph explains student's reaction(s) and shares any personal knowledge or experience that s/he has that relates to the topic. Paragraph begins with a topic sentence that introduces the student's reaction. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
N/A
Paragraph explains student's reaction(s) and shares personal knowledge or experience that s/he has that relates to the topic. Paragraph begins with a topic sentence that introduces the student's reaction. Details are included and fully support points.
Points
Conclusion
N/A
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
N/A
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not provide a sense of closure
N/A
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and provides a partial sense of closure.
N/A
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
The reader is satisfied with the conclusion which provides a sense of closure.
Points
Mechanics
N/A
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
N/A
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
N/A
Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
N/A
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-2).
Points
Fluency/Transitions
N/A
No flow to writing. Difficult for reader to follow. No transitions used.
N/A
Sentences are short, fragmented or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Few to no transitions are used.
N/A
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development in sentence variety, word choice, and fluency.
Some basic transitions used.
N/A
Writing has voice and is easily read aloud.
Appropriate transitions are used to move from one supporting detail to the next.
Word choice and syntax offer surprise, clarity and "just right" wording.
Points
Format
N/A
Few formatting requirements are met: Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
Heading includes student's name, the course, instructor’s name, and the date.
Title is centered on the page.
N/A
Some formatting requirements are met:Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
Heading includes student's name, the course, instructor’s name, and the date.
Title is centered on the page.
N/A
Most formatting requirements are metPaper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
Heading includes student's name, the course, instructor’s name, and the date.
Title is centered on the page.
N/A
Paper is formatted appropriately: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12-point font, and double-spacing.
Heading includes student's name, the course, instructor’s name, and the date.
Title is centered on the page.
Points
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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