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The Outsiders Essay Rubric 
Lord of the Flies Essay Rubric
English 8 - Mrs. Hruska
Rubric Code: TX82922
By hruskagirl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

9 pts

Basic/Average

8 pts

Below Average

6 pts

Thesis/Introduction

Excellent

Uses a strong thesis to focus the paper. Introduction is clear and includes title/author, 6+ original, well-crafted sentences
Good

Uses a good thesis, perhaps a bit broad. Introduction is at least 6 sentences.
Basic/Average

Thesis is basic and may be a bit too general. Introduction is missing necessary information to be effective and/or 6 or less sentences.
Below Average

Thesis is ill-defined or missing. Introduction is disorganized or undeveloped. Missing information. 5 or less sentences.
Examples and Quotations

Excellent

Analyzes and interprets information with a high degree of effectiveness. Uses at least 3 direct quotes and examples from the novel, smoothly integrated with proper citation. Anchored to the thesis.
Good

Analyzes and interprets information with considerable effectiveness. Uses some examples from the text and three direct quotes from the book integrated smoothly, cited properly, that support thesis.
Basic/Average

Analyzes and interprets information with some effectiveness, does not use many/any examples from the text. 3 or less quotes from the book that try to support the thesis and/or are cited incorrectly and/or not smoothly integrated.
Below Average

Analyzes and interprets information with limited effectiveness and little to no evidence from the text. One or two direct quotes from the book that may or may not be supportive, smoothly integrated or properly cited. Does not connect to thesis.
Development

Excellent

Essay follows a logical progression of ideas. Three solid body paragraphs of 7+ original, well-crafted sentences; strong topic sentences. Excellent transitions and connections to thesis/topic.
Good

Good organization of paper. Paragraphs 7 solid, original sentences per paragraph, good topic sentences. Transitions and reflection of thesis.
Basic/Average

Some disorganization and/or short paragraphs less than 7 original sentences; sentences are basic or do not vary style, not all paragraphs have a topic sentence; missing or weak transitions
Below Average

Paragraphs are vague and less than 6 original sentences; missing topic sentences/transitions. Little or no connections to thesis or topic.
Style/Language

Excellent

Meaning and intent are clear and engaging. Demonstrates a strong sense of purpose and a scholarly tone. Uses sophisticated vocabulary, varies sentence styles.
Good

Meaning and intent are clear. Demonstrates a good sense of purpose, emerging scholarly tone. Attempts at using sophisticated vocabulary and varying sentence style.
Basic/Average

Meaning and intent are sometimes unclear. Some sense of purpose. Casual tone or conversational. Vocabulary and sentence styles are basic with little variation.
Below Average

Meaning and intent are frequently unclear. Demonstrating a limited sense of purpose, lack of scholarly tone and focus.
Format/Guidelines

Excellent

Uses a correct heading, interesting, creative title, 12 point (appropriate) font, double-spaced, interesting title
Good

Uses a correct heading, creative title, 12 point (appropriate) font, double-spaced
Basic/Average

Missing one or more of these elements: a correct heading, interesting title, 12 point appropriate font, double-spaced,
Below Average

Missing many elements.
Grammar & Spelling

Excellent

Paper is virtually error free, or the errors that are present don't interfere with the meaning of the essay and aren't due to carelessness.
Good

There are a few minor errors but they don't interfere with the meaning of the essay, and are not careless.
Basic/Average

There are several errors present and some interfere with the meaning of the essay or demonstrate a lack of proofreading/carelessness.
Below Average

There are many errors present which interfere with the meaning of the essay and demonstrate carelessness.
Conclusion

Excellent

5 or more well-crafted sentences beginning with the thesis reworded; excellent transition from specific point of essay to general thought and obvious end of paper statement
Good

5 or less well-crafted sentences beginning with the thesis reworded; good transition from specific point of essay to general thought and obvious end of paper statement
Basic/Average

5 well sentences beginning with the thesis reworded; fair transitions from specific point of essay to general thought and attempt at end of paper statement
Below Average

Less than 5 sentences, lacks clarity, organization and/or is repetitive; ending is abrupt or missing; new information is introduced




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