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Short-Answer Essay Rubric 
This rubric will be used to evaluate short-answer essays
Rubric Code: V8A974
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Fails to Atempt Essay

0 pts

Does Not Meet Proficiency

2 pts

Partially Meets Proficiency

4 pts

Meets Proficiency

6 pts

Exceeds Proficiency

8 pts

Response

Fails to Atempt Essay

Student does not write response.
Does Not Meet Proficiency

The essay is lacking all detail in regard to ansering the questions. Answer shows lack of effort and understanding. Difficult to follow
Partially Meets Proficiency

The answer does not address a portion of the question, or major details are missing.
Meets Proficiency

The answer is missing slight details. All information provided is accurate. Each question is answered using details and examples
Exceeds Proficiency

The answer is complete. All information provided is accurate. Shows a complete understanding of project. Answers are supported with details and examples from project.
Length

Fails to Atempt Essay

Student does not write response.
Does Not Meet Proficiency

The essay is shorter than 8 sentences.
Partially Meets Proficiency

The essay is shorter than 10 sentences.
Meets Proficiency

Essay is 2- 3 well written paragraphs.
Exceeds Proficiency

Each bullet point is a well written paragraph.
Supporting Detail Sentence

Fails to Atempt Essay

Student does not write response.
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Paragraph(s) have no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Most statements are inaccurate.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Paragraph(s) have one supporting detail sentence that relate back to the main idea. Some statements are inaccurate.
Meets Proficiency

Paragraph(s) have two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Few statements are inaccurate.
Exceeds Proficiency

Paragraph(s) have three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. All statements are accurate.
Mechanics and Grammar

Fails to Atempt Essay

Student does not write response.
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Paragraph has six or more punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.
Partially Meets Proficiency

Paragraph has four to five punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.
Meets Proficiency

Paragraph has two or three punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.
Exceeds Proficiency

Paragraph has one error in punctuation, grammar, capitalization, and spelling.
Total

Fails to Atempt Essay
Does Not Meet Proficiency
Partially Meets Proficiency
Meets Proficiency
Exceeds Proficiency

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