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Exemplification Essay Rubric
Guidelines for scoring an exemplification essay.
Rubric Code: V457X9
By afixen
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  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.




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