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The Essay 
Rubric Code: UC2979
By imasse
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

5 pts

Thorough

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

partial

2 pts

Lead sentence/opening paragraph

Advanced

The writer provides a creative and compelling lead sentence. The opening paragraph is engaging and focused. The topic is clearly defined and nicely introduced.
Thorough

The writer provides an interesting and relevant lead sentence. The opening paragraph is clear and well organized. The topic is clear and introduced.
Acceptable

The writer provides a straight forward, commonplace lead sentence. The opening paragraph is basic. The topic is made obvious and to the point.
partial

The writer provides a vague, irrelevant lead sentence. The opening paragraph is unfocused and disorganized. The topic is hazy and aimless.
Development

Advanced

The writer provides significant and complex series of ideas that are smoothly and creatively linked. The ideas developed and explained to their full potential.
Thorough

The writer provides a logical series of ideas that are linked carefully and developed and explained comprehensively.
Acceptable

The writer provides a series of ideas that are generally linked and straightforward. Development and explanation of these ideas is brief and basic
partial

The writer provides no logical flow to the ideas provided. These ideas are undeveloped and at times irrelevant.
Conclusion

Advanced

The writer provides an engaging and creative conclusion, leaving the reader satisfied and thinking further about the topic.
Thorough

The writer provides a solid, interesting conclusion to the essay, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of the topic.
Acceptable

The writer provides a logical and basic conclusion to the essay, summing up the major points of the topic.
partial

The writer provides a loose, inconclusive and disorganized conclusion to the essay. The reader is still not sure of the topic and its purpose.
Language conventions

Advanced

The writer demonstrates a extensive use of language that is purposeful and creative. Errors in usage are sparse.
Thorough

The writer demonstrates a controlled the use of language that is solid and thorough. Errors in usage are few and do not affect meaning.
Acceptable

The writer demonstrates a basic use of language that is straightforward. Errors in usage are present and at times distract from meaning and purpose.
partial

The writer demonstrates a limited and inadequate use of language. Errors in usage are frequent and distract the the reader from the topic.




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