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Exemplification Essay Rubric 
Exemplification Essay Rubric
Guidelines for scoring an exemplification essay.
Rubric Code: T3B47B
By lambclay
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Exemplification Essay
  Excellent

10 pts

Superior

9 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

6 pts

Unacceptable

(N/A)

Essay approach
30 %

Excellent

Examples explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers in a clear and efficient manner.
Superior

Examples explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers but do not qualify as excellent.
Good

Examples meet the generally accepted standards, but still need development and clarification.
Fair

Examples minimally explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers.
Poor

Examples do not explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers.
Unacceptable

Does not demonstrate any of the concepts associated with this essay approach.
Logical Order
20 %

Excellent

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical and effective order.
Superior

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical order but do not qualify as excellent.
Good

Examples and ideas appear in an expected order, but the order still could use more development or sophistication.
Fair

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are generally arranged in a logical order, though some ideas may not be in an effective order.
Poor

The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are not arranged in a logical order.
Unacceptable

Fails to display any logical approach
Topic Sentence
15 %

Excellent

Topic Sentence is clearly and well-written.
Superior

Topic Sentence is present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Good

Topic sentences meet all of the functions and standards, but still need more development and consideration.
Fair

Topic Sentence is present but is too broad for the paragraph topic.
Poor

Topic Sentence is not present or unclear.
Unacceptable

No examples of topic sentences.
Example Paragraphs
15 %

Excellent

Paragraph includes more than enough examples and all examples are appropriate to the essay.
Superior

Paragraph includes sufficient examples or examples that are appropriate to the essay; the examples do not qualify as excellent.
Good

Examples are present, but might need adaptation based on the concept or content of the essay.
Fair

Paragraph includes sufficient examples, but examples are not appropriate to the essay, or examples are appropriate, but not enough are included.
Poor

Paragraph does not include sufficient examples or examples are not appropriate to the essay.
Unacceptable

Examples failed to meet any of the established expectations.
Transitions
10 %

Excellent

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Superior

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Good

Transitions meet the minimum standards expected for the essay, but need additional development or clarification.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Poor

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Unacceptable

Transitions were not included.
Grammar and Mechanics
5 %

Excellent

Paragraph contains one or two errors.
Superior

Paragraph contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Good

Grammar is not a driving issue, but syntax and mechanics do need additional clarification or development.
Fair

Paragraph contains many several errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Poor

Paragraph contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Unacceptable

Essay was unreadable.
Word Usage
5 %

Excellent

Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer.
Superior

Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify as excellent.
Good

Word usage still needs attention and development.
Fair

Word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Poor

Word usage is informal and/or inappropriate to the essay.
Unacceptable

Word usage did not meet minimum requirements.




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