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Language Arts Essay Language Arts Essay Basic 4-level rubric for middle school Rubric Code: R3X495 By suzannehbey Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Essay
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Meaning Thesis statement and intorductory sentences are clearly written.	Level 1 Thesis and purpose for the essay are not apparent.	Level 2 Thesis is not clear. The author's purpose is difficult to discern.	Level 3 Thesis is clearly stated but could use more focus. The author's purpose is clear and supported moderately.	Level 4 Thesis is very clear and well stated. The author's purpose is explicit and supported thoroughly.
Organization All required parts are present (Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusions)	Level 1 Essay adheres to no apprent format; introduction and conclusion are indistinguishable. Paragraphs are unstructured.	Level 2 Essay strays from standard format; introduction and conclusion are weak. Paragraphs are somewhat unclear.	Level 3 Essay adheres to the format, with a satisfactory introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are arranged coherently.	Level 4 Essay fits the five-paragraph format, with a strong introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs flow in a coherent and logical manner.
Language The writer uses appropraite language for their audience, varies their word choices, with proper spelling ang grammar.	Level 1 Language is unclear and redundant with chronic grammar and spelling errors.	Level 2 Language is repetitive with many spelling and grammar errors.	Level 3 Language is moderately varied, with a few grammar or spelling errors.	Level 4 Language is varied. Proper use of grammar and spelling is displayed.
Description The writer supports their opionion and statements with apporpriate research.	Level 1 Lacks detail or description. Statements are not supported.	Level 2 Sparse amount of details and description. Statements are rarely supported.	Level 3 Details and description are employed thoughout most of the essay. Support is provided for most statements.	Level 4 Vivid and detailed description is employed throughout essay. Statements are supported thoroughly.