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essay writing rubric essay writing rubric This essay rubric can be varied to accommodate different types of essays, but includes the major parameters upon which students will be scored Rubric Code: X244C2W By ptorwich Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Essay Writing
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Introduction	4 Very well-developed introduction wtih a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and is engaging to readers.	3 Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging.	2 Introduction contains a statement but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic or it lacks detail and creativity.	1 Attempt to engage the audience awkward or vague. Prompt is somewhat misunderstood but partially addressed. The central claim is inappropriate, weak, or unclear. No background information.
Body Paragraphs	4 Student presents three (or more) clear points.	3 Student presents two clear points.	2 Student presents two or three points.	1 Student presents one or no clear points.
Development	4 Each point is well developed, explained and supported.	3 Student supports and develops each point o with examples and details	2 Student attempts to support and develop each point.	1 Points are not developed or supported.
Organization	4 Student uses exceptional organization. - points are discussed in the same order throughout the essay. - clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. - transitions between each point and paragraph.	3 Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element.	2 The student attempts to organize the essay. the organization attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion.	1 The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay.
Conclusion	4 Conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure.	3 Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not qualify as excellent.	2 Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.	1 Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Mechanics	4 Essay contains one or two errors.	3 Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.	2 Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader.	1 The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.