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Classification Essay
Classification Essay
Classification essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
R62985
By
kbaughman
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
Poor
2 pts
Fair
7 pts
Good
12 pts
Excellent
17 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Poor
Introduction and thesis statement do not state what is being classified nor the basis for classification.
Fair
Introduction and thesis statement contain what is being classified, but they do not give a clear basis for classification.
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But they are not engaging and lack creativity and detail.
Excellent
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They clearly state what is being classified and the basis for the classification.
Body Paragraphs
Poor
No apparent topic sentences in the paragraphs.
Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not support any category or classification.
Fair
Each paragraph does not contain a topic sentence, or there are details,
but they are either not clear or each category is not adequately covered.
Good
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis.
Details are clear and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity.
Excellent
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough said about each category of classification. The classification is clear and interesting
Conclusion
Poor
There is no apparent conclusion.
Fair
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay, but it may not contain the subject and/or the basis for classification.
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the thesis statement, but it lacks creativity and is not very interesting.
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the thesis statement. It restates the subject and basis for classification while making an interesting and clear reason for classification.
Overall Organization
Poor
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Fair
The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly support each category of classification.
Good
The details are in a clear. specific order and they support the author/s basis for classification, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Excellent
The details are in a clear, effective order, and they support the author's basis for classification with creativity that is interesting and engaging.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Mechanics
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Classification Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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