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"Owl" About Me Essay All About Me Essay Students at the start of the school year wrote an essay introducing themselves to the 5th grade teacher. Rubric Code: YX388A5 By MsWelsh Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Above and Beyond 4 pts	Right on Target 3 pts	Needs Some Work 2 pts	Needs Work 1 pts
Introduction	Above and Beyond You included an exciting attention grabber at the beginning. You have introduced yourself and what the essay will be about.	Right on Target You included an attention grabber at the beginning. There is a clear introduction.	Needs Some Work You tried to include an an attention grabber, but it didn't quite fit. You've mentioned basic facts about yourself.	Needs Work You didn't include an attention grabber. You left out the topic of the essay, or it is unclear.
Organization	Above and Beyond Essay is organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You have at least three examples or stories to support your writing. You end with a clear closing, which restates the information you've provided.	Right on Target Essay is mostly organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You have at least three examples or stories. You end with a clear closing, which restates your message.	Needs Some Work Essay is confusing in parts. You have at least 2 examples or stories to support your writing. You end with a weak closing.	Needs Work Essay is very confusing. You included 1 or fewer pieces of information about yourself. You forgot the closing.
Vocabulary and Voice	Above and Beyond Uses many vocabulary words. No spelling errors. Uses unique voice for subject. Many interesting verbs and adjectives.	Right on Target Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Uses own voice. Some interesting verbs and adjectives.	Needs Some Work Uses few vocabulary words. Some spelling errors. Voice does not stand out. Very few verbs and adjectives	Needs Work Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. Few verbs and adjectives
Conventions	Above and Beyond Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.	Right on Target Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Needs Some Work Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Paper needs some editing. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	Needs Work Writing has many errors. Paper needs much editing. Many punctuation or grammar errors.