iRubric: Holquist/ Ward 8th Grade Personal Essay Rubric

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Holquist/ Ward 8th Grade Personal Essay Rubric Personal essay rubric This rubric will be used to allow students to assess their written work for the categories listed here. Rubric Code: Z26XC4 By MsWard Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Grammar and Spelling (Conventions)	4 Essay has no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors. Essay has no errors in capitalization or verb tense use.	3 Essay has very few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. Essay has few errors in capitalization or verb tense use.	2 Writer makes 4-8 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Essay has several errors in capitalization or verb tense use.	1 Writer makes more than 8 errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Essay has numerous errors in capitalization or verb tense use.
Lead	4 The lead grabs the reader's attention and provides background for the topic. The thesis statement is clearly stated.	3 The lead is interesting, and provides some background for the topic. The thesis statement is clearly stated.	2 The lead does not grab reader's attention, and provides little to no background on the topic. The thesis statement is stated but may not be clear.	1 There is no clear lead. The thesis statement is not stated.
Body	4 The body contains at least three or more detailed and well-written anecdotes (examples that back up the thesis). The point of the thesis statement is repeated in each body paragraph.	3 The body contains three anecdotes (examples that back up the thesis) that have some detail. The point of the thesis statement is loosely repeated in each body paragraph.	2 The body contains only two anecdotes, or three poorly written anecdotes. The point of the thesis statement is weakly repeated in each body paragraph or may not be.	1 The body contains one or two anecdotes that do not contain much detail, or no clear anecdote at all. The point of the thesis statement is not repeated in each body paragraph.
Conclusion	4 The conclusion is reflective, and has a clear "point" or "lesson."	3 The conclusion has a clear "point," but is not very reflective.	2 The conclusion's point is unclear and not detailed.	1 The conclusion has no point or lesson.
Writing Style	4 The writer uses a lot of detail, and descriptive, powerful language. Dialogue may be introduced as well.	3 The writer uses some detail, and descriptive, powerful language. Attempt at incorporating dialogue is minimal.	2 Writer makes little effort to include details or powerful language. No dialogue included.	1 Writer makes no attempt to include details or powerful language. No dialogue included.