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Basic Essay
Basic Essay
This is a rubric that can be used for a basic 5+ paragraph essay.
Rubric Code:
YXC7WA9
By
cmcdermo62
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Exemplary
10 pts
Proficient
8 pts
Developing
7 pts
Unsatisfactory
6 pts
Introduction
Exemplary
The introduction summarizes "Diddy-Wah-Diddy" in detail, is inviting, and previews the structure of the paper.
Proficient
The introduction
adequately summarizes the folktale, is inviting to the reader, and previews the structure of the paper.
Developing
The introduction does not adequately summarize the folktale,
does not adequately preview
the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting
to the reader.
Unsatisfactory
There is no summary of the folktale, and no structure of the paper is given.
Body Paragraphs/TISE strategy
Exemplary
Specific, clear topic sentences. A context is developed for key information and ideas. All support is adeptly introduced. Support is relevant and thoroughly described. Thorough explanation of the significance of the information.
Proficient
Topic sentences are somewhat vague. Context is not thoroughly developed for a good understanding of the information. Support is adequate but not always the best. Explanations are evident but sometimes weak.
Developing
Topic sentences are very vague and general. Little to no context is developed. Support is not introduced; it is just given. Little to no explanation of the significance of the information or how it relates to the topic.
Unsatisfactory
Topic sentences are missing. No context is developed. Information is not introduced. Support is minimal. No explanations of the information.
Conclusion
Exemplary
Final question is creatively answered using relevant information and examples. The reader is left with a lasting impression emphasizing the importance of the writer's opinion. The reader is engaged and challenged.
Proficient
Final question is answered in a restated in a mundane way. Lasting impression is not very engaging or interesting. The reader is not challenged. The information is not made relevant for the reader.
Developing
Final question is not answered clearly. The reader is not challenged to consider the information, but there is an attempt to leave the reader with a lasting impression.
Unsatisfactory
Final question is not answered. There is no lasting impression. The information is not made relevant for the reader.
Sentence Fluencey
Exemplary
All sentences sound natural and are easy to understand. There are a variety of sentences used.
Proficient
Almost all sentences
sound natural and are
easy-on-the-ear when
read aloud, but 1 or 2
are awkward or
difficult to
understand.
Developing
Most sentences sound natural but several awkward or difficult to understand.
Unsatisfactory
The sentences are
difficult to read aloud
because they sound
awkward, are
distractingly
repetitive, or difficult
to understand.
Mechanics
Exemplary
No mistakes in spelling or grammar. Flawless! Student does not use texting symbols.
Proficient
There are 1-2 mistakes in spelling, capitalization, fragments, run-ons, or comma-splices.
Developing
There are 3-4 mistakes in spelling, capitalization, fragments, run-ons, or comma-splices.
Unsatisfactory
There are 5 or more mistakes in spelling, capitalization, fragments, run-ons, or comma-splices.
Submitted in a timely manner.
Exemplary
On time.
Proficient
One day late.
Developing
2 days late.
Unsatisfactory
3 or more days late.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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