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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Lord of the Flies Essay Rubric
Mrs. Hruska - English 8
Rubric Code:
QX52WC7
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hruskagirl
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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ATGIB Essay Rubric
Below Expectation
8 pts
Emerging Ability
10 pts
Meets Expectations
12 pts
Exceeds Expectations
15 pts
Introduction
Below Expectation
Less than 7 sentences; Does not contain any elements of an effective introduction such as Title/author, setting. Unclear/Missing Thesis statement.
Emerging Ability
Missing several elements such as: sentences, author, title, setting, topic and clear, provable thesis statement.
Meets Expectations
Missing one element such as: sentences, author, title, setting, topic and clear, provable thesis statement. Introduction is coherent.
Exceeds Expectations
Introduces the essay effectively, including 7+ sentences, author, title, setting, topic and clear, provable thesis statement in a coherent and engaging manner.
Body Paragraphs
Below Expectation
Contains less than three body paragraphs, or more than one of the body paragraphs doesn't address the thesis statement. Topic sentences missing, paragraphs contain less than 7 sentences, missing transition sentences.
Emerging Ability
Contains less than three body paragraphs, or one of the body paragraphs doesn't address the main points of the prompt; topic sentences are present but weak, little to no transitions. One or two paragraphs have less than 7 sentences.Some paragraphs struggle with order of ideas.
Meets Expectations
Contains at least three body paragraphs, all of the paragraphs address the main points of the thesis, solid topic sentences, coherent and logical progression of ideas with examples from the text. Transitions are present.
Exceeds Expectations
Three body paragraphs of 7+ sentences, all with strong topic sentence, and all of the paragraphs address the points of the prompt, and include examples, good topic sentences and transitions. Paragraphs are well-crafted, logical and detailed, good textual examples.
Word Choice/Tone
Below Expectation
Little to no attempt at scholarly vocabulary; tone is conversational or casual
Emerging Ability
Some Attempts to use scholarly tone/vocabulary.
Meets Expectations
Adequately uses some sophisticated vocabulary and has a fair scholarly tone.
Exceeds Expectations
Excellent integration of vocabulary and the tone is scholarly.
Conclusion
Below Expectation
Does not have a conclusion; Does not restate the thesis; the essay just ends.
Emerging Ability
Thesis not restated, Makes little attempt to tie together loose ends, does not send reader away with a closing thought. New material is introduced.
Meets Expectations
Thesis restated, attempt to bring reader from specific to general idea or final thought.
Exceeds Expectations
Thesis creatively restated, conclusion is well-crafted, logical and smoothly guides the reader to a final thought.
Citations/Quotes
Below Expectation
No citations/quotations from the text.
Emerging Ability
3-5 errors in citations; missing citations, citations do not support the content of the paragraph or restate what has already been said. Missing page numbers. Too many quotations/citations.
Meets Expectations
No more than two errors in citations. One supportive quotation/citation from the text for each support paragraph.
Exceeds Expectations
Quotations/Citations are appropriate and supportive, one per support paragraph integrated smoothly into the paper with page numbers.
Grammar/Spelling
Below Expectation
The essay lacks editing and review. It has distracting fragments/run-ons, usage errors, spelling mistakes. (More than 5 per page); more than 5 spelling errors
Emerging Ability
The essay has several errors. Needs editing. (Less than 3 per page); more than 3 spelling errors.
Meets Expectations
The grammar in this essay is good. Three or less errors for the entire paper; 2 or less spelling errors.
Exceeds Expectations
Paper is virtually error-free.
Punctuation
Below Expectation
The entire essay had over 7 errors in punctuation.
Emerging Ability
The entire essay had between 4-6 errors in punctuation.
Meets Expectations
The entire essay had only 2 or three errors in punctuation.
Exceeds Expectations
The entire essay had less than two errors in punctuation.
Writing guidelines
Below Expectation
Writing guidelines not followed (such as Margins, title, spacing, font type and size, heading, etc.)
Emerging Ability
Several guidelines not followed.
Meets Expectations
Almost all guidelines followed.
Exceeds Expectations
Guidelines followed.
Late Papers
Below Expectation
Papers not turned in at the beginning of the class period are deemed late.
Emerging Ability
Papers lose five points a day for each day late.
Meets Expectations
If the paper is handed in later that day, the day it is due - it has already lost five points.
Exceeds Expectations
If the paper is handed in the day after it is due, the highest grade on that paper will be 95.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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