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Essay Rubric
Exemplification Essay Rubric
Guidelines for scoring an exemplification essay.
Rubric Code:
V457X9
By
afixen
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Needs extra attention
1 pts
Introduction
Excellent
Thesis Statement and Background Information are clear and well-written.
Good
Thesis Statement and Background Information are present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Fair
Thesis Statement and/or Background Information is/are present but is/are too broad for the paragraph topic.
Needs extra attention
Introduction does not include a Thesis Statement and/or Background Information of the topic.
Points/Examples (at least 3)
Excellent
Examples explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers in a clear and efficient manner.
Good
Examples explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers but do not qualify as excellent.
Fair
Examples minimally explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers.
Needs extra attention
Examples do not explain or clarify the essay's generalization to the intended readers.
Logical Order
Excellent
The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical and effective order.
Good
The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are arranged in a logical order but do not qualify as excellent.
Fair
The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are generally arranged in a logical order, though some ideas may not be in an effective order.
Needs extra attention
The examples within the paragraphs and/or throughout the paper are not arranged in a logical order.
Transitions
Excellent
Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good
Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair
Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Needs extra attention
Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Conclusion
Excellent
Concluding Statement and Closing Remarks are clear and well-written.
Good
Concluding Statement and Closing Remarks are present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Fair
Concluding Statement and/or Closing Remarks is/are present but is/are too broad for the paragraph topic.
Needs extra attention
Conclusion does not include a concluding statement and closing remarks.
Word Usage
Excellent
Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good
Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify as excellent.
Fair
Word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Needs extra attention
Word usage is informal and/or inappropriate to the essay.
Grammar and Mechanics
Excellent
Essay contains one or two errors.
Good
Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Fair
Essay contains many several errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Needs extra attention
Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Format
Excellent
Essay is typed using Times New Roman and 12 font.
Good
Essay is typed using Times New Roman or 12 font.
Fair
Essay is typed, but did not use Times New Roman or 12 font.
Needs extra attention
Essay is hand written.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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