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Of Mice and Men - Timed Writing
Mid-Year Essay, 2009
This essay will be completed during one 40 minute period
Rubric Code:
XX5772A
By
hruskagirl
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Mid-Year Essay
Attempted
15 pts
Acceptable
18 pts
Admirable
21 pts
Exceptional
25 pts
Score
(N/A)
Idea/Thesis Development
Attempted
o No clear position taken or thesis given
o Undeveloped reasons
Acceptable
o Position/thesis not clearly stated
o Development is brief
o Unrelated/unsupported general statements, reasons and details
Admirable
o Clear position or thesis taken and defined
o Some reasons and some details presented but not fully developed
Exceptional
o Takes a strong, well-defined position or thesis<BR>
o Uses at least three appropriate reasons with many supporting details for each reason.
Score
Supportive Details from book
Attempted
o Confusing or no examples or details.
o Details or examples do not tie into the main idea.
Acceptable
o Limited details or examples. or repetition of same details or examples.
o Details and examples tie into the main idea, but are not clearly explained.
Admirable
o Not enough, details or examples.
o Details or examples are used to support main idea.
Exceptional
o Specific strong details or examples.
o All details and examples clearly support the main idea of the paper.
Score
Organization
Attempted
o No evidence of any paragraph structure
o Missing an introduction or conclusion
o Illogical organization of ideas
Acceptable
o Logical organization but ideas are not fully developed
o Introduction and conclusion are short and not properly formatted
Admirable
o Paragraph development present but not perfected
o There are a few places that need transition help
o A solid introduction and conclusion are included
Exceptional
o Writer demonstrates logical, sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs
o Transitions are used to enhance organization<BR>
o Compelling introduction and strong conclusion are evident
Score
Clarity of Writing
Attempted
o The writing is not clear and it is difficult to follow main points.
o Tone is inappropriate to the essay.
Acceptable
o The writing is somewhat confusing and main points can not always be followed.
o The tone is often too informal, or inconsistent and distracts from the essay.
Admirable
o The writing is mostly easy to understand and most main points can be followed.
o Tone enhances the essay but is inconsistent at times.
Exceptional
o The writing is easy to understand and has strong main points.
o Tone is consistent and enhances the essay.
Score
Mechanic and Language Usage
Attempted
o Sentences are confusing.
o Multiple errors in punctuation and capitalization
Acceptable
o Weak sentence structure
o Some errors in punc-
tuation & capitalization
o Errors in grammar
o Repetitive/vague vocabulary
Admirable
o Few errors present
o Few errors in punctuation and capitalization
o Strong grammar
o Strong vocabulary
Exceptional
o Error free essay
o Accurate punctuation and capitalization
o Nearly perfect grammar
o Rich vocabulary
Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
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Writing
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