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Short Essay Short Essay Short Essay rubric emphasizing structure Rubric Code: UX64C9B By kbearup Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Geography Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Short Essay rubric
	Poor (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)
Introductory paragraph	Poor 1-2 points The argument is not prsented in a clear manner. The nature of the response is not clear.	Fair 3-4 points The argument is presented but not completely clear. The main ideas are not entirely laid-out for the reader.	Good 5 points The argument is well-laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are detailed.
body-proof	Poor 1-2 points The body includes no detailed explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide no proof of the author's original statement.	Fair 3-4 points The body includes an explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide some proof of the author's original statement.	Good 5 points The body includes at least 3 specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide proof of the author's original statement.
Conclusion	Poor 1-2 points The response does not contain a detailed conclusion re-stating the opening position. The response ends with the reader doubting the viewpoints of the author. The meaning of the response is not clear.	Fair 3-4 points The response has a conclusion re-stating the opening position. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.	Good 5 points The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Content	Poor 1-2 points Much mis-information is given. The writer is obviously unclear about the topic he-she is writing about.	Fair 3-4 points Most of the content presented is factual. A bit of misinformation is given. The writer is, for the most part, understanding of the material at hand.	Good 5 points The content presented is factual. No misinformation is given to the reader. The writer is clearly well-versed on the topic he/she is writing about.
Language	Poor 1-2 points The essay is not clear. Grammar/spelling errors are many and the paper does not flow well.	Fair 3-4 points The essay is mostly clear, but has its share of grammar/spelling errors. The paper, at times, does not flow well from paragraph to paragraph.	Good 5 points The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. Grammar/spelling errors are minimal. The paper flows.