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7th grade essay 
7th grade essay
5 paragraph essay for 7th grade persuasive piece
Rubric Code: T8W9A9
By tylerwood
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 7th grade Persuasive Essay
  Proficient

16 pts

Expanding

9 pts

Developing

0 pts

Thesis Statement

Proficient

The thesis statement is contained within one sentence, deals with the paper topic, and is an opinion, not a fact.
Expanding

The thesis is more of a fact than an opinion; The thesis doesn't answer the paper topic.
Developing

No thesis exists.
Introduction

Proficient

The introduction is clear and easy to follow. The thesis statement is the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
Expanding

There are minor problems with the introduction.
Developing

There are major problems with the introduction.
Topic sentences/Bridge sentences

Proficient

The topic sentences clearly correspond to the thesis statement and contain a paragraph's sub-point. Bridge sentences transition into the next paragraph
Expanding

While topic sentences are attempted, they do not connect with thesis or provide a sub-point focus for the body paragraph. Bridge sentences do not consistently take the point developed and transition into the next paragraph
Developing

No Topic sentences or bridge sentences are used.
Supporting points and details.

Proficient

Details and points contained in the paragraphs clearly support both the topic sentences and the thesis.
Expanding

While support is used, the support's relevance to the thesis is not clear.
Developing

There is no support for the topic sentence.
Conclusion

Proficient

The concluding paragraph clearly summarizes the essay. A restatement of the thesis statement is included in a new form. The Conclusion also applies the paper to a real-world context.
Expanding

The conclusion has some of the required elements, but lacks one or more.
Developing

There is no conclusion/conclusion has none of the required elements.
Grammar/Usage/Mechanics
  Proficient

5 pts

Expanding

2 pts

Developing

0 pts

Sentence clarity

Proficient

There are no problems with sentence fragments, run-on sentences, or sentence flow found within the essay.
Expanding

There are a few problems with fragments, run-ons, or sentence flow found within the essay.
Developing

There are several of the following errors: framents, run-ons or poor sentence flow found within the essay.
Grammar/Usage

Proficient

There are no grammar/ usage issues found within the essay.
Expanding

There are few grammar/usage issues found within the essay.
Developing

There are several grammar/usage issues found within the essay.
Capitalization/punctuation/Spelling

Proficient

There are no capitalization, spelling, or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Expanding

There are a few capitalization, spelling, and punctuation errors found within the essay.
Developing

There are several capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors found within the essay.
Formatting

Proficient

The essay adheres to MLA style formatting as discussed in class.
Expanding

There are a few errors in formatting.
Developing

There are several errors in formatting.



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