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Memoir/College Application Essay Rubric
Mrs. Faust's College Application Essay Rubric
Rubric for a college application essay
Rubric Code:
W575X7
By
rjr141
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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College Application Essay
Missing
0 pts
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Opening
Missing
Opening missing or does not relate to topic.
Poor
Opening simply restates the topic.
Fair
Opening grabs readers attention in unique way.
Good
Opening uses vivid detail and concise dialogue to put the reader immediately into the story.
Organization
Missing
Essay shows no attempt at organization.
Poor
Essay is organized, but some paragraphs are misplaced.
Fair
Essay requires a little restructuring or editing but primarily well organized.
Good
Essay is well organized and the organization adds to the quality of the writing.
Level of Detail
Missing
Essay contains no detail. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Poor
Essay contains very little detail. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Fair
Essay contains some detail that supports the main idea/prompt. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Good
Essay contains vivid detail which appeals to multiple senses and supports the main idea. Uses Imagery, and diction that adds to sensory experience.
Expression of self
Missing
Essay does not tell anything about the writer. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
Poor
Essay does not tell much about the writer. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
Fair
Essay explains some things about the writer, but does not distinguish the writer from others. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
Good
Essay clearly demonstrates how the writer is unique and separates the writer from other writers. Synthesizes past/present/future elements into essay.
editing
Missing
Was not proofread.
Poor
Final essay does not show evidence of much editing.
Fair
Final essay shows evidence of some editing and revising.
Good
Final essay clearly shows careful editing and revising to produce a clear/effective essay.
Keywords:
college application essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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