iRubric: Essay Rubric

Attempts to introduce topic; following points are not obvious. May contain some irrelevant information. May wonder off topic.

Introduces topic, but does not engage the reader or does not let the reader know what information will follow.<BR>
May or may not contain a concluding sentence.

Contains a clear statement of topic and is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.<BR>
May let reader know some of what information will follow.

Introduction has a clear and engaging introduction of topic. May Use literary devices to engage the reader. Goes beyond the ordinary or general.

Conclusion may be attempted, but is unclear. It does not restate or summarize the thesis or otherwise conclude the essay for the reader.

Conclusion is attempted, but overly general or wordy. Doesn't leave the reader sure of the ending. Does not restate or summarize the thesis statement.

Conclusion may provide the summary of support points, restate the thesis in a new way, or sums up the main idea of the essay. The reader understands that the author is finished.

The closing was engaging and satisfying. The closing has done more than just restated the thesis statement and main points. The ending leaves the reader contemplating the topic. May use a quote, or literary device to do so.