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This rubric assesses student performance on essay tests. The required number of sentences/paragraphs are indicated on the test.
Rubric Code: XXX734
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceptional

8 pts

Excellent

6 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

2 pts

Unacceptable

0 pts

Quality of Thesis/Details

Exceptional

Student response far exceeds what is expected. Essay thesis is well-supported with textual evidence, and shows highly insightful interpretation which indicates higher level thinking.
Excellent

Student response exceeds what is expected. Essay is mostly supported with textual evidence. Responses include some interpretation demonstrating higher level thinking.
Good

Student response meets expectations. Essay is somewhat supported with textual evidence but may not stick to the thesis. The student responds beyond the basic level of the question to provide some interpretation.
Fair

Student response, although somewhat correct, is lacking in relevant details and supporting examples and/or interpretation. Essay often gets off topic and wanders from the thesis.
Unacceptable

Student response is largely incorrect. It does not answer the question nor does it have supporting details to provide an idea of any mastery of the text.
Completeness

Exceptional

Student responds fully to the essay question including concrete examples and points from the text to prove his/her thesis.
Excellent

Student response is long enough to complete the proving of the thesis, but could use more evidence and support.
Good

Student response shows enough length to state the thesis but supporting points are often repetitive.
Fair

Student response states the thesis, but lacks the necessary detail and essay length to prove it.
Unacceptable

There is not enough of a response here to warrant any points.
Mechanics/Readability

Exceptional

Student always responds in complete sentences. Sentences vary in length and are grammatically correct. The paper is neatly and clearly written - representing the student's personal best.
Excellent

Student responds in complete sentences. Sentences are mostly grammatically correct. The paper is neatly and clearly written.
Good

Student responds in complete sentences most of the time. Sentences are generally grammatically correct, with a few minor errors that do not impact the readability of the essay. The paper is neatly and clearly written.
Fair

Student does not always respond in complete sentences. Sentences contain grammar errors that sometimes make the paper difficult to read.
Unacceptable

Student frequently responds in incomplete or grammatically incorrect sentences, making the paper difficult to read. The paper does not meet minimum acceptable standards.





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