iRubric: Personal Essay Rubric (AKA)

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Personal Essay Rubric (AKA) FM Writing Rubric Rubric Code: U564WC By genyne226 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Poor 0 to 1.5 points 1 pts	Satisfactory 2 to 3.5 points 3 pts	Very Good 4 to 5 points 5 pts
Ideas/Content	Poor An attempt was made, but the ideas and content are not developed.	Satisfactory Ideas and content are vague and are somewhat developed. The focus is demonstrated but not very clear. There are a few details that support the main idea.	Very Good Ideas and content are clear, complete, and well-developed. Clear focuses are apparent. Development and details are thorough, balanced, and well suited to audience and purpose.
Organization/ Compliance w/Promp	Poor An attempt was made at organization, but the order is not logical. Essay fails to comply with prompt.	Satisfactory There is some order of ideas, but organization is not always logical. Few, if any, transitions are used, and the essay adequately address prompt.	Very Good Organization is well thought out and the order of ideas is apparent. The structure suits the topic, with a planned opening and closing and transitions that tie the details together. Prompt is well discussed.
Word Choice and fluency	Poor Very little variety in word choice. Most sentences are fragments or run-ons.	Satisfactory The writer varies word choice, but sometimes the words are too general or overused. Sentence structures tend to be repeated. There is little variety in sentence structures.	Very Good The writer uses specific words and phrases to convey the intended message in an interesting, precise, and natural way appropriate to audience and purpose. There is a rhythm and flow of language.
Conventions	Poor There are several mistakes in writing, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph breaks.	Satisfactory There are a few mistakes in writing, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph breaks.	Very Good The writing, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph breaks are almost perfect.