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General High School Essay Rubric
General High School Essay Rubric
Rubric to be used to assess a five paragraph essay at the high school level. It is adapted from another rubric I found.
Rubric Code:
QX79AC8
By
bgreene531
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Subject:
Engineering
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Exceeds Standard
8 pts
Meets Standard
6 pts
Partially Meets Standard
4 pts
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard
2 pts
Not Attempted
1 pts
Introduction (Organization)
Exceeds Standard
There is a well-focused Thesis Statement that introduces the essay ad clearly addresses all elements of the outline.
Meets Standard
Introduction clearly states the main topic, adequately addressing the elements of the outline.
Partially Meets Standard
Introduction is somewhat clear, but only partially addresses the elements of the outline.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard
Introduction does not address the elements of the outline.
Not Attempted
No introduction is present.
Support for Thesis (details)
Exceeds Standard
Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence and relevant, telling, quality concrete details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. All supporting details serve to prove the thesis statement.
Meets Standard
Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence that is adequately supported by relevant concrete details. Most supporting details serve to prove the thesis statement.
Partially Meets Standard
Topic sentence is stated in some body paragraphs. Supporting details are relevant but some key issues are unsupported. Support for the thesis statement is weak.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard
Topic sentence is weak. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information. Thesis statement lacks proof.
Not Attempted
No topic sentence is present OR no concrete details are present. The paragraph contains no facts, details or examples.
Commentary
Exceeds Standard
Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that demonstrates mastery and depth of understanding.
Meets Standard
Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that logically supports the concrete details.
Partially Meets Standard
Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is weak, incomplete, or partially doesn't make sense.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard
Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is off topic or completely doesn't make sense.
Not Attempted
No commentary is present. The paragraph contains no attempt to explain, discuss, analyze, evaluate, compare and/or contrast the factual information (concrete details) is present.
Conclusion (Organization)
Exceeds Standard
The conclusion is strong and logical; provides a clear answer to the question, "So what?"
Meets Standard
The conclusion is logical and adequately answers the question, "So what?"
Partially Meets Standard
The conclusion is logical but does not answer the question, "So what?"
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard
Conclusion is illogical.
Not Attempted
There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Mechanics
Exceeds Standard
The essay contains only 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Meets Standard
The essay contains 3-4 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Partially Meets Standard
The essay contains several errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard
The essay is readable, but contains many errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Not Attempted
The essay is unreadable because of errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Subjects:
Engineering
Social Sciences
Types:
Writing
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