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Personal Essay
Personal Essay
Rubric Code:
Q4A9C4
By
sllynn78
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Content
Emergent 1
1 pts
Progressing 2
2 pts
Proficient 3
3 pts
ADVANCED 4
4 pts
Introduction and Title
Emergent 1
Introduction does not present topic. No title.
Progressing 2
Introduction attempts to present topic. Following points are not obvious. Title shows little thought or relation to the thesis.
Proficient 3
Introduction presents topic but does not make clarify main points. The title is appropriate and descriptive of the theme.
ADVANCED 4
Introduction presents an interesting and original topic. The opening catches the reader's attention. The title is original and contributes to the theme.
Thesis Statement
Emergent 1
No evidence of a thesis statement: student provides a number of related points.
Progressing 2
There is some evidence of a thesis statement, but it is not clear. Thesis does not relate to rest of essay.
Proficient 3
Thesis statement is somewhat clear, but could be worded better.
Relates somewhat to rest of essay.
ADVANCED 4
Thesis statement is stated clearly and is appropriately limited to an interesting controlling idea.
Supporting Points and Structure
Emergent 1
A thesis statement may be evident.
No supporting points or details are provided.
Progressing 2
There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate. Points not always clearly structured or clearly related to each other. Few transitions.
Proficient 3
There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points. Organization is present but not as strong as it could be.
ADVANCED 4
Student uses at least 3 points which support thesis statement. There are details which support the points and are based on personal experience. The points are logically organized and presented with transitions.
Conclusion
Emergent 1
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Progressing 2
Conclusion does not adequately summarize or restate thesis.
Proficient 3
Conclusion restates the thesis. Three main points are summarized.
ADVANCED 4
Conclusion is engaging and restates the thesis in a new way. The main points are summarized.
Mechanics
Emergent 1
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Progressing 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).
Usage and Language
Emergent 1
Numerous and distracting errors in sentence structure and word usage; Voice is absent or inappropriate to topic.
Progressing 2
Errors in sentence structure and word usage. Voice is not clearly articulated.
Proficient 3
Almost no errors in sentence structure and word usage. Flow and voice are appropriate to the topic.
ADVANCED 4
Writing has voice and flows easily. No errors in sentence structure and word usage. Voice contributes to overall theme of essay.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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