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Theme Essay 
Rubric Code: X2WAAA8
By Aelwyn
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Approaching expectations

2 pts

Meets expectations

3 pts

Exceeds expectation

4 pts

Ideas

Does not meet expectations

Student did not answer the prompt.
Approaching expectations

Student made an attempt at answering the prompt, but segued into other topics. Student did present at least one type of evidence to support the topic expressed in the prompt.
Meets expectations

Student answered the prompt by writing a clear thesis statement and supporting it with at least two types of evidence. (Character's thoughts, words, deeds; conflict; climax; plot elements)
Exceeds expectation

Student answered the prompt by writing a clear thesis and supporting it with three or more types of evidence. (Character's thoughts, words, deeds; conflict; climax; plot elements)
Organization

Does not meet expectations

Student has one paragraph or less. Ideas are not organized.
Approaching expectations

Student has 2-3 paragraphs which are consistent in topic. Student has a clear introduction.
Meets expectations

Student has organized the essay into four clear paragraphs with an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Student has a thesis statement supported by the body paragraphs. Body paragraphs are consistently about one type of evidence.
Exceeds expectation

Student has organized the essay into four or more paragraphs with introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction has a creative lead and a thesis statement. Body paragraphs flow through the use of transitions.
Evidence

Does not meet expectations

Student does not have evidence to support the prompt.
Approaching expectations

Student has some evidence to support the topic expressed in the prompt, but it is not logically presented. No citations.
Meets expectations

Student has at least two specific details from the story to support each type of evidence. (ie. two details that might relate to the character's thoughts AND support the thesis)
Exceeds expectation

Student has at least three details from the story to support each type of evidence.
Mechanics/Word Choice/Sentence Fluency

Does not meet expectations

More two errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Some incomplete sentences or run on sentences. Word choice far below grade level.
Approaching expectations

No more than two errors in spelling , capitalization, and punctuation. Vocabulary is slightly below grade level. Sentence structure needs more variety.
Meets expectations

No more than one error in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Variety of sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex). Grade level vocabulary.
Exceeds expectation

Zero errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization, and a variety of sentence structures (simple, compound, and complex). Grade level or above vocabulary.




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