In Class Essay Rubric
Name: _________________________________
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Exceptional |
Admirable |
Acceptable |
Attempted |
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Idea Development |
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Takes a strong,
well-defined position o
Uses at least four
appropriate reasons with many supporting details for each reason. |
o
Clear position taken
and defined o
Some reasons and some
details presented but not fully developed |
o
Position not clearly
stated o
Development is brief o
Unrelated, unsupported
general statements, reasons and details o
Minimal facts used |
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No clear position
taken o
Undeveloped reasons o
No facts used |
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Organization |
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Writer demonstrates
logical, subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs o
Transitions are used
to enhance organization o
A compelling
introduction and strong conclusion are evident |
o
Paragraph development
present but not perfected o
There are a few places
that need transition help o
A solid introduction
and conclusion are included |
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Logical organization
but ideas are not fully developed o
Introduction and
conclusion are short and not properly formatted |
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No evidence of
paragraph structure o
Missing an
introduction or conclusion o
Illogical organization
of ideas |
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Use of Facts |
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Abundant facts that
clearly support the argument without overwhelming it with unnecessary details
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o
Most paragraphs
include 3-5 facts that help support the thesis |
o
There are a few facts
in the paragraphs but they are not connected to the thesis clearly |
o
There are very few
facts to support opinions. |
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Mechanics &
Language Usage |
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Error free essay o
Accurate spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization o
Nearly perfect grammar o
Rich vocabulary |
o
Few errors present o
Few errors in
spelling, punctuation, and capitalization o
Strong grammar o
Strong vocabulary |
o
Weak sentence
structure o
Some errors in
spelling, punctuation, and capitalization o
Errors in grammar o
Repetitive, vague
vocabulary |
o
Sentences are
confusing o
Multiple errors in
spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
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