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Theme Essay
Rubric Code:
TAXW9
By
msgeorge
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Theme Essay
Good
5 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
1 pts
Attention Getter
Good
The introductory paragraph has a strong attention getter that is appropriate for the essay. It is the first sentence in the introduction.
Fair
The introductory paragraph has an attention getter that is somewhat appropriate for the essay. It is the first sentence in the introduction.
Poor
The introductory paragraph has no attention getter, it is not at all appropriate for the essay, or it is not the first sentence in the introduction.
Thesis Statement
Good
The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. It is the last sentence in the introduction.
Fair
There is a thesis statement, but it doesn't effectively name the topic of the essay and outline the main points to be discussed. It is the last sentence in the introduction.
Poor
There is no thesis statement, it has nothing to do with the topic of the essay, or it is not the last sentence in the introduction.
Topic Sentences
Good
All three body paragraphs begin with topic sentences that introduce the topics of the paragraphs.
Fair
All three body paragraphs begin with topic sentences, but they do not all effectively introduce the topics of the paragraphs.
Poor
Some or all of the body paragraphs are missing topic sentences.
Concluding Sentences
Good
All three body paragraphs end with concluding sentences that summarize the topics of the paragraphs.
Fair
All three body paragraphs end with concluding sentences but they do not all effectively summarize the topics of the paragraphs.
Poor
Some or all of the body paragraphs are missing concluding sentences.
Transitions
Good
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used to begin each body paragraph and the conclusion.
Fair
Transitions are used to begin each body paragraph and the conclusion, but there is little variety.
Poor
Some or all of the body paragraphs are missing transitions.
Paragraph Length
Good
Every paragraph has at least eight sentences, and they are all relevant to the paragraphs' topics.
Fair
Every paragraph has at least eight sentences, but they are not all relevant to the paragraphs' topics.
Poor
Some paragraphs have less than eight sentences.
Conclusion
Good
The conclusion begins by restating the thesis, and the conclusion effectively sums up the topics discussed in the essay.
Fair
The conclusion begins by restating the thesis, but the conclusion doesn't effectively sum up the topics discussed in the essay.
Poor
The thesis is not restated, the thesis is recopied, or it does not begin the conclusion. The conclusion doesn't sum up the topics discussed in the essay.
Grammar and Spelling
Good
The author makes no or few errors in spelling and grammar, but they do not distract the reader from the content.
Fair
The author makes several errors in spelling and grammar, and they may somewhat distract the reader from the content.
Poor
The author makes numerous errors in spelling and grammar, and they greatly distract the reader from the content.
Capitalization and Punctuation
Good
The author makes no or few errors in capitalization and punctuation, but the essay is exceptionally easy to read.
Fair
The author makes several errors in capitalization and punctuation, but the essay is easy to read.
Poor
The author makes numerous errors in capitalization and punctuation that catch the readers' attention and interrupt the flow.
Outline
Good
Outline is complete.
Fair
Outline is partially complete.
Poor
No outline was turned in.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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