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Test Preparation Essay Test Rubric
Test Preparation Essay Test Rubric
Students will demonstrate what they've learned so far in our test prep unit by: 1. The quality of their short written response. 2. Strong use of details/evidence from the passage. 3. Restating the questions/details in their own words.
Rubric Code:
XX93896
By
mccartys
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Subject:
English
Type:
Exam
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Excellent
12.5 pts
Good
10 pts
Needs Improvement
8 pts
Poor
5 pts
Introduction
Excellent
--Thesis is original and complex. <BR>
--Answers the essay question with clarity and a defined focus. <BR>
--Introduction leads to thesis with relevant background information and essay question is hidden in the author's own words.
Good
--Thesis is original. <BR>
--Answers the essay question with clarity and a vague focus.<BR>
--Introduction leads to thesis with some background information and essay question is paraphrased.
Needs Improvement
--Thesis is simple, and somewhat answers the essay question.<BR>
--May not have a clear focus<BR>
--Introduction is very similar to the essay question.
Poor
--Thesis is a restatement of the essay question with nothing added<BR>
--Vague focus or none at all<BR>
--Introduction provides little background information and is short.
Evidence
Excellent
--3 or more examples are used to support each argument<BR>
--Each example is explained<BR>
--Examples are mostly paraphrased but also may have significant quotations from the book, both with page numbers cited
Good
--2-3 examples are used to support each argument<BR>
--Most examples are explained<BR>
--Examples are sometimes quoted and sometimes paraphrased, and most examples are cited with page numbers
Needs Improvement
--1-2 examples are used to support each argument<BR>
--Few examples are explained, most are just placed after arguments with no stated connection<BR>
--Most examples are quoted<BR>
--Most examples are not cited with page numbers
Poor
--Few or no examples are used to support arguments<BR>
--Vague or missing explanations, examples simply appear in paragraphs without sentences explaining how they support arguments<BR>
-No citations are used
Organization
Excellent
--Each paragraph begins with a clear topic sentence<BR>
--Topic sentences relate directly to proving part of the thesis statement<BR>
--Transition sentences are used at the end of each paragraph<BR>
--Conclusion shows how thesis was proved and explain the purpose of both the essay question and the novel
Good
--Most paragraphs begins with a topic sentence<BR>
--Topic sentences relate to the thesis statement<BR>
--Transition sentences are sometimes used at the end of each paragraph<BR>
--Conclusion shows how thesis was proved and vaguely explain the purpose of both the essay question and the novel
Needs Improvement
--Some paragraphs begin with a topic sentence<BR>
--Topic sentences sometimes relate to the thesis statement, but may be confusing<BR>
--Transition sentences are rarely or never used at the end of each paragraph<BR>
--Conclusion is a restatement of thesis statement and does not explain the purpose of both the essay question and the novel
Poor
--Few or no paragraphs begin with a topic sentence<BR>
--Transition sentences are never used<BR>
--Conclusion is missing
Conventions
Excellent
--Few spelling or grammar errors<BR>
--Sentences are clear with no awkward syntax<BR>
--Book title is underlined<BR>
--Capitalization is used properly<BR>
--Punctuation is used correctly and aids the reader's understanding of sentences
Good
--Some spelling or grammar errors, but errors do not hinder understanding <BR>
--Sentences are mostly clear, some may be awkwardly worded<BR>
--Book title is underlined<BR>
--Capitalization is sometimes used properly<BR>
--Punctuation is sometimes correctly, but reader may be led to misunderstand some sentences
Needs Improvement
--Many spelling or grammar errors that hinder understanding<BR>
--Many sentences are awkwardly worded<BR>
--Book title is rarely underlined<BR>
--Capitalization is rarely used properly<BR>
--Punctuation is rarely used correctly, reader is often led to misunderstand some sentences
Poor
--Many spelling or grammar errors that greatly hinder understanding<BR>
--Most sentences are awkwardly worded<BR>
--Book title is never underlined<BR>
--Capitalization is rarely or never used properly<BR>
--Punctuation is rarely used correctly, reader is often confused
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In conclusion, Finally I think, My conclusion is....
Subjects:
English
Types:
Exam
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