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Definition Essay 
Extended Definition - 11
Rubric Code: Q67W42
By rliebetrau
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
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Powered by iRubric Definition Essay
 

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Sentence Fluency

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-Sentences are incomplete, choppy, rambling, or awkward.
-Sentences begin the same way.
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-Most of the sentences are complete and make sense.
-Many of the sentences begin the same way.
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-Sentences get the job done in a routine fashion.
-Sentences are usually constructed correctly.
-Sentence beginnings are not ALL alike.
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-Some variety in sentence structure and length.
-Reading provides some musical elements rather than just businesslike.
-A variety of beginnings, with little repetition.
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-Sentences enhance the meaning.
-Sentences vary in length as well as structure.
-Purposeful and varied sentence beginnings.
Word Choice

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-The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary.
-Many of the words don't work.
-Limited vocabuluary, misuse of parts of speech.
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-Words and phrases are unimaginative and lifeless.
-Persistent redundancy.
-Full of jargons and cliches.
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-The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy.
-Words are adequate and correct.
-Passive verbs, everyday nouns and modifiers.
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-Attempts at colorful language
-Some fine moments shown with words
-The words show some refinement and precision.
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-Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way.
-Striking words and phrases
-Lively verbs, specific nouns and modifiers
Ideas

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-The writer is still in search of a topic.
-Information is limited or unclear or the length is not adequate for development.
-The text contains too many random thoughts.
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-Everything seems as important as everything else.
-There is some development of the topic.
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-Ideas are reasonably clear.
-The reader is left with questions.
-The writer generally stays on topic.
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-Reasonably accurate details.
-Details enrich the central idea.
-The paper is clear and focused.
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-Relevant quality details go beyond the obvious.
-Ideas are fresh and original.
-Reader's questions are anticipated and answered.
Organization

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-No real introduction or conclusion
-No emotions or feelings are shown
-Sequencing needs work
-Problems with organization make it hard for the reader to get a grip on the point
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-Has intro or conclusion, but not both
-Few, if any emotions and feelings are shown
-Some sequence is evident
-A few signs of organization
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-Has a recognizable intro and conclusion
-Some emotion and feelings are shown
-Sequencing shows some logic
-Organization sometimes supports the main point
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-Intro and conclusion could use a little work
-Emotion and feelings are shown
-Sequencing is logical
-Organization mostly supports the main point.
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-Intro is creative and conclusion leaves no questions
-Emotions and feelings are a vital part of the story
-Sequencing is logical
-Organization supports the main point
Conventions

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Too many errors to follow the story
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A significant amount of errors, shows little proofreading
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A number of errors, some taking away from the story
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Some errors, but nothing that distracts from the story
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Few, if any errors
Extended Process

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-Did not expand on the word of choice
-word chosen is too concrete and gives no room for extending
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-While there was a little expansion of the word, student repeated themselves and throughout the paper
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-an attempt to extend the words definition was made, and used at least one tactic (negation, analogy, history, etymology, etc) to define the word
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-good use of extended definition tactics were used
-paper gave a somewhat clear and understood extension of the meaning of the word
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-great use of extended definition tactics
-used time ordered words
-gave a clear view of the many views of this defiition
Character

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-No consideration of character
-no apparent use of stylistic device choices
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-some consideration of how they were presenting their character
-hit or miss use of stylistic devices to enhance that character
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-tries to present themself as a strong author
-tries to use some sylistic devices to enhance that character
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- Pays good attention to presentation of self (author)
-comfortably uses stylistic devices to enhance that character
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-strong considreation to presentation of self (author)
-expertly used stylistic devices to enhance that character




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