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"This I Believe" personal essay
"This I Believe" personal essay
Use this rubric for grading personal essays.
Rubric Code:
W5B539
By
mackattack
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Criterion
Poor
80 pts
Fair
90 pts
Good
100 pts
Content & Development
50 %
Poor
- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear.
Fair
- Content is not comprehensive or purposeful.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good
- Content is comprehensive and purposeful.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure
20 %
Poor
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair
- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction is missing or, if provided, does not engage the reader.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Good
- Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and engages the reader.
- Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format
10 %
Poor
- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Paper is inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair
- Paper follows most guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word length.
Good
- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 %
Poor
- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language is formal and/or impersonal.
Fair
- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity.
- Language is sometimes formal and/or impersonal.
Good
- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear.
- Language is consistent with the personal tone of a personal essay.
Classroom criteria
10 %
Poor
-Essay not submitted
-rough draft not submitted
-Does not meet guidelines of "This I Believe" essay
-Not posted on blog on time
Fair
-Essay submitted late
-Rough draft submitted late
-Lacks engaging introduction
-Does not meet guidelines of "This I Believe" essay
-Not posted correctly or on time
Good
-Essay submitted on time
-Rough draft submitted on time
-Engaging introduction
-Meets guidelines of "This I Believe" essay
-Correctly posted on blog on time
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