iRubric: Rubric for Narrative, Exemplification, and Process Essays

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Rubric for Narrative, Exemplification, and Process Essays Rubric for Narrative, Exemplification, and Process Essays Evaluation of a five-paragraph essay. Rubric Code: X5C8B8 By WilsonL Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

English 101 Rubric Rubric for Narration, Exemplification, and Process Essays
	Poor 12 pts	Fair 14 pts	Good 16 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Focus 5 pts	Poor Essay lacks focus and purpose is questionable	Fair Essay is somewhat focused and purpose is sometimes not clear. The direction of the essay can be put together by the reader.	Good Essay is mostly well-focused and purpose is clear. The essay has a general thesis statement.	Excellent Essay is well-focused and purpose is clear. The essay has a clear thesis statement.
Developmental Processes 5 pts	Poor Writer does not appear to understand how the author uses the developmental process of writing to get his/her message across to the reader	Fair Writer provides a few examples but lacks detail. Supporting examples are not given.	Good Writer gives examples and follows up with some detail. Some supporting examples are given.	Excellent Writer uses examples and follows up with clear, specific details. Supporting examples are given.
Organization/Unity 5 pts	Poor Essay lacks organization and uses few if any transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Fair Essay is somewhat organized but uses few transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Good Essay is mostly well-organized and uses some transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Excellent Essay is well-organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity
Language Usage 5 pts	Poor Writer has problems using language to communicate his/her message	Fair Writer's command of language is immature	Good Writer's command of language is not as sophisticated	Excellent Writer has mature command of the language
Grammar/Mechanics 5 pts	Poor Writing has several grammar and mechanical errors and understanding is impeded	Fair Writing has several grammar and mechanical errors but understanding is not impeded	Good Writing has a few grammar and mechanical errors but does not impeded understanding	Excellent Writer has excellent command of grammar and mechanics