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Crucible Essay 
Crucible Essay
Rubric Code: S47XW5
By hunterwill
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Crucible Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Paragraph and Structure

Excellent

The essay is made up of distinct paragraphs, and each paragraph is made up of five to six sentences. Essay has strong introduction and conclusion.
Good

The essay is made up of paragraphs, but some of the paragraphs are made up of only three to four sentences. Essay has acceptable intro and conclusion.
Fair

The essay is made up of = paragraphs, but most of the paragraphs are made up of less than five sentences and are weak. Intro and conclusion are present but weak.
Poor

There are not paragraphs in the essay. Intro and/or conclusion are missing
Main Idea/ Transition Statements

Excellent

Each paragraph has a main idea sentence and a transition statement. (Except the conclusion paragraph which does not need a transition.)
Good

Each paragraph has a main idea sentence, but some paragraphs do not have a transition statement.
Fair

Some paragraphs do not have a main idea sentence and/ or most paragraphs do not have transition statements.
Poor

While there may be main idea sentences in some of the paragraphs, there are no transition statements.
Use of Examples

Excellent

There are three examples from the play presented which clearly support the student's claims. If outside sources were used, they are documented correctly.
Good

There are three examples from the play presented, but the support for the student's claims is not entirely explained. If outside sources are used, there is an attempt at documentation.
Fair

There are less than three examples from the play presented to support the student's claims. A very weak attempt at documentation of outside sources, if used.
Poor

The example(s) presented from the play do(es) not support the student's claims. No attempt at documenting outside sources.
Introduction

Excellent

The intro is very strong and the student provides a strong thesis statement. Main ideas are previewed.
Good

The intro is strong. The thesis statement is somewhat strong. Main ideas are previewed.
Fair

While there are some minor problems with the intro, it is, for the most part, a fairly strong paragraph.
Poor

The intro is very weak. It is hard to determine what the student will prove throughout the paper.
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion is very strong. It is clear that the student worked very hard to create a powerful conclusion that brings together all ideas connecting to the thesis.
Good

The conclusion is strong. The main ideas are summarized and some connection to the thesis is made.
Fair

While there are some minor problems with the conclusion, it is, for the most part, a fairly strong paragraph. There is little connection back to the thesis.
Poor

The conclusion is weak. There is no connection back to the thesis.
Mechanics

Excellent

There are no problems with mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling.
Good

There are few problems with mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling.
Fair

There are many problems with mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling.
Poor

It is difficult to understand the essay because there are so many problems with mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling.




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