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Personal Response Essay
Personal Response Essay
Five paragraph essay
Rubric Code:
N6X7W8
By
mhaggar
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Content
Below Basic 1
1 pts
Basic 2
2 pts
Proficient 3
3 pts
ADVANCED 4
4 pts
Points
(N/A)
Introduction
Below Basic 1
Introduction does not introduce topic.
Basic 2
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Proficient 3
Introduction introduces topic but is does not entice the reader to read on.
ADVANCED 4
Introduction is concise and opening catches the reader's attention. The reader wants to read on.
Points
Thesis Statement
Below Basic 1
No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Basic 2
There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear or lacks cohesive sentence construction. Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Proficient 3
Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better. Relates to rest of essay.
ADVANCED 4
Thesis statement is stated clearly. The student's position is clear and easy to follow.
Points
Supporting Points and Details
Below Basic 1
A thesis statement may be evident. No supporting points or details are provided.
Basic 2
There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate or are not strong enough to support the topic.
Proficient 3
There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
ADVANCED 4
Student uses points which support thesis statement. There are details, reasons, examples, which support the points.
Points
Conclusion
Below Basic 1
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Basic 2
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Proficient 3
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.
ADVANCED 4
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way. The reader is satisfied with the conclusion and is left with something to think about.
Points
Mechanics
Below Basic 1
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Basic 2
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Proficient 3
Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
ADVANCED 4
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting. (0-2).
Points
Fluency/Transitions
Below Basic 1
No flow to writing. Difficult for reader to follow. No transitions used.
Basic 2
Sentences are short, fragmented or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Few to no transitions are used.
Proficient 3
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development in sentence variety, word choice, and fluency. Some basic transitions used.
ADVANCED 4
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
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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