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Research Based Creative Wriitng Essay 
This essay should reflect research based ideas and include the revision station strategies.
Rubric Code: QXWAX43
By aslone112
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Research Based Writing
Writing should be based on researched scenarios and portray a realistic approach to narrative/descriptive writing.
  Poor

This is D range work. The author did not take advantage of strategies offered in class.

13 pts

Fair

This is C range work. The author took advantage of strategies but is at partial mastery.

15 pts

Good

This is A range work. The author has mastered the writing strategies.

20 pts

Introduction

Opening the door
Poor

The introduction does not use one of the opening the door strategies nor does it hook the reader.
Fair

Contains a hook. The introduction hooks the reader by using one of the opening the door strategies: Question, Imagery, Action, Onomatopoeia, a surprise or other strategy. The skill is emerging.
Good

Contains an effective hook. The introduction hooks the reader by using one of the opening the door strategies: Question, Imagery, Action, Onomatopoeia or a surprise. It is very descriptive and shows mastery of the skill.
Description

Slow Motion
Sensory Station
Poor

The body of the description is lacking and does not provide the reader with adequate description to imagine the scene being portrayed.
Fair

The body of the description is emerging, but may need more revision to provide the reader with adequate description to imagine the scene being portrayed.
Good

The body of the description is imaginative and clear. The reader is able to imagine the scene being portrayed.
Word Choice

Cracking Open Words
Poor

The word choice is lacking or incorrect. It does not show an understanding of vivid adjectives.
Fair

The word choice is adequate, but could be cracked open. It shows some understanding of vivid adjectives.
Good

The word choice is sophisticated and very descriptive. It shows a deep understanding of vivid adjectives.
Conclusion

Closing the door
Poor

The conclusion is not present or is lacking sufficient information. The conclusion is not satisfying.
Fair

The conclusion is evident, but needs revising. It follows the prescribed ending per the survival writing. It lacks some detail, but is satisfying.
Good

The conclusion is satisfying. It follows the prescribed ending per the survival writing and contains adequate information.
Quality

Based on teacher and peer evaluation
Poor

The essay is not well written. It contains 5 or more incomplete sentences, misspellings or other grammatical errors. It does not follow formatting: double spaced/name, date and class on the left corner.
Fair

The essay is adequately written. It contains no more than 3 incomplete sentences, misspellings or other grammatical errors. It follows at least one formatting requirement: double spaced/ name, date, class on the left corner.
Good

The essay is well written. It contains fewer than 3 incomplete sentences, misspellings or other grammatical errors. It follows all formatting requirements: double spaced/name, date, class on left corner.




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