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Classification Essay 
Rubric Code: R53CXX
By jdshepp
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Ideas

20 pts

Organization

20 pts

Sentence Fluency

20 pts

Word Choice

20 pts

Conventions

20 pts

6

Ideas

* Clear, focused, and compelling
*Striking insight, in-depth understanding of topic
*Rich with significant, intriguing details


20 points
Organization

*Thoughtful structure guides reader through text
*Satisfying, well-crafted transitions
*Unforgettable opening - enlightening conclusion


20 points
Sentence Fluency

*Virtually every sentence begins differently
*Information writing crisp and to the point


20 points
Word Choice

*Powerful, stunning verbs
*Thoroughly original
*Quotable in spots

20 points
Conventions

*Only the pickiest editor could spot an error
*Wide range of conventions - semicolons, ellipses, italics, etc.
*Virtually ready to publish


20 points
5

Ideas

*Clear and focused
*Strong main idea or thesis
*Main idea expanded, well supported by detail and evidence


18 points
Organization

*Main ideas, turning points stand out
*Strong, thoughtful transitions
*Strong lead, appropriate sense of closure


18 points
Sentence Fluency

*Varied sentence structure and length
*Purposeful sentence beginnings


18 points
Word Choice

*Precise, vivid, natural language
*Word choice enhances meaning
*Lively, appealing verbs and striking, fresh phrases


18 points
Conventions

*Minor errors that are easily overlooked
*Text appears edited, proofed
*Ready to publish with minor touch-ups

18 points
4

Ideas

*Clear and focused more often than not
*Identifiable main topic or thesis
*Quality detail outweights generalities and filler


16 points
Organization

*Order functional - reader never feels lost
*Transitions present, usually helpful
*Functional lead and conclusion


16 points
Sentence Fluency

*Some variety in sentence length, structure
*Some repetition in sentence beginnings


16 points
Word Choice

*Some strong verb - we'd like more!
*Functional, clear language used correctly
*Some cliches or over-written phrases


16 points
Conventions

*Noticeable, but minor errors that don't obscure meaning
*Basics are OK
*Some errors on difficult items
*A good once-over needed before publishing


16 points
3

Ideas

*Clear, focused moments overshadowed by underdeveloped text
*Main idea can be inferred with careful reading
*Generalities and filler outweigh quality detail

14 points
Organization

*Some out-of-place information - needs re-ordering
*Transitions unclear or too formulaic
*Lead and conclusion attempted - one or both need work

14 points
Sentence Fluency

*Littel variety in sentence length, structure
*Repetitive beginnings
* Just a couple run-ons, fragments, and/or comma splices

14 points
Word Choice

*Verbs lack power
*Moments of imprecise or incorrectly used language
*An occasional "gem"

14 points
Conventions

*Noticeable, distracting errors that may affect meaning
*Errors even on basics
*Thorough, careful editing required for publication

14 points
2

Ideas

*A hint of a thesis
*Predominantly fuzzy, confusing, loosely focused
*Factlets and tidbits wander in search of a main idea

12 points
Organization

*Hard to follow - much re-ordering needed
*Transitions often unclear or missing
*Lead and/or conclusion missing or formulaic

12 points
Sentence Fluency

*Awkward enough to make reader stumble, re-read often
*Too many run-ons, fragments, and/or comma splices
*Very little or no variety in sentence beginnings, lengths, structure

12 points
Word Choice

*Adjective avalanche - where are the verbs?
*Flat, dull language (nice, fun) or thesaurus overload
*Words used incorrectly or with annoying repetition

12 points
Conventions

*Noticeable, frequent, distracting errors
*Numerous errors even on basics
*Line-by-line editing required for publication

12 points
1

Ideas

*Notes and random thoughts hastily assembled
*Reader can only guess at meaning
*Main idea as yet unknown

10 points
Organization

*No recognizable structure
*Transitions not attempted
*No real lead or conclusion - it just begins, it just ends

10 points
Sentence Fluency

*Very hard to read
*Doesn't always make sense

10 points
Word Choice

*Words seem chosen at random
*Meaning unclear or buried under mounds of jargon or cliches

10 points
Conventions

*Serious, frequent errors make reading all but impossible
*Extensive, word-by-word editing required for publication
*Errors obscure meaning

10 points




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