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Short Essay
Short Essay
Short Essay
Rubric Code:
S3B95X
By
raidergyrl
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Short Essay rubric
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Introductory paragraph
15 %
Thesis
Poor
The argument is not presented in a clear manner. The nature of the response is not clear. No thesis statement is present.
Fair
The argument is presented but not completely clear. The main ideas are not entirely laid-out for the reader. A thesis statement is not clearly given.
Good
The argument is well-laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are detailed. A thesis statement is clearly present.
Excellent
The argument is well laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are well-thought out. A thesis statement is well-constructed and clearly present.
Body paragraphs
20 %
Textual evidence
Poor
The body includes no detailed explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided no proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Fair
The body includes at least one explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided some proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Good
The body includes at least two specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided support to the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Excellent
The body includes at least three specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The evidence provided strong support to the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Content
20 %
Poor
Much mis-information is given. The writer is obviously unclear about the topic he or she is writing about.
Fair
Most of the content presented is factual. A bit of misinformation is given. The writer is, for the most part, understanding of the material at hand.
Good
The content presented is factual. No misinformation is given to the reader. The writer is clearly well-versed on the topic he or she is writing about.
Excellent
The content presented is factual. The author is not only well-verse on the topic he or she is writing about, but also demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Conclusion
10 %
Poor
The response does not contain a detailed conclusion re-stating the opening position. The response ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the response is not clear.
Fair
The response has a conclusion re-stating the opening position. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good
The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Excellent
The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully convinced by the author's argument.
Organization
10 %
Poor
The paper does not flow well. Need to work on coherence and unity.
Fair
The paper, at times, does not flow well from paragraph to paragraph. Need to work on transitions.
Good
Proper transitions are used, and the paper flows.
Excellent
Proper transitions are used throughout the paper. Ideas flow seamlessly from one point to the next.
Language
15 %
Poor
The essay is not clear and contains many grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Fair
The essay is mostly clear, but it contains several grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Good
The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. It contains some grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Excellent
The essay is well-written. The language is clear and sophisticated.
Grammar, spelling, and sentence-level errors are minimal.
Word Count
10 %
Poor
Less than 360 or more than 740 words
Fair
Less than 380 or more than 720 words
Good
Less than 400 or more than 700 words
Excellent
400-700 words
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Subjects:
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Types:
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