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Lord of the Flies Essay 
Rubric Code: PX3CX7
By svieron
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Introduction

Poor

Essay begins with no structure, but merely a summary of the novel or characters
Fair

Essay opens too specifically, mentions some specifics and thesis is unclear.
Good

Essay begins with broad statement, includes specifics, fairly clear thesis. Not appropriate length.
Excellent

Essay begins with a broad statement, includes specifics, and very clear thesis. Appropriate length of 5-7 sentences.
First body paragraph

Poor

No transition, no parts to the topic sentence, no relevant details or quote. No summary
Fair

No transition, two part topic sentence, no relevant details or quote. No summary.
Good

Transition, two part topic sentence, some detail, no quote, vague summary. 5-7 sentences
Excellent

Transition, two part topic sentence, supporting details, appropriate quote from the novel, and a summary statement. Appropriate 5-7 sentence length.
Second body paragraph

Poor

No transition, no parts to the topic sentence, no relevant details or quote. No summary
Fair

No transition, two part topic sentence, no relevant details or quote. No summary.
Good

Transition, two part topic sentence, some detail, no quote, vague summary. 5-7 sentences
Excellent

Transition, two part topic sentence, supporting details, appropriate quote from the novel, and a summary statement. Appropriate 5-7 sentence length.
Third body paragraph

Poor

No transition, no parts to the topic sentence, no relevant details or quote. No summary
Fair

No transition, two part topic sentence, no relevant details or quote. No summary.
Good

Transition, two part topic sentence, some detail, no quote, vague summary. 5-7 sentences
Excellent

Transition, two part topic sentence, supporting details, appropriate quote from the novel, and a summary statement. Appropriate 5-7 sentence length.
Conclusion

Poor

Does not restate thesis or summarize the essay.
Fair

Restates thesis as already said in introduction, simple summary, no general conclusion.
Good

Restates thesis in different words, summarizes the essay, no general conclusion is made.
Excellent

Restates thesis in different words, summarizes the essay, makes a general conclusion regarding the characters.
Format

Poor

Typed, wrong font and size, single spaced.
Fair

Typed, wrong font and size, double spaced
Good

Typed, Times New Roman, Double Spaced, 12 pt. font
Excellent

Typed, Times New Roman, Double Spaced, 12 pt. font, no "I" statements, underlines title of book.
Spelling/Grammar

Poor

Major spelling and grammar errors
Fair

major spelling errors that could be avoided with revising and minor grammar errors.
Good

more than 3 minor spelling or grammar mistakes
Excellent

1-3 minor spelling or grammar mistakes




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