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The Essay: Introduction 
The Essay: Introduction
Rubric to effectively assess students' knowledge and application of the introductory paragraph of an essay as per Writing Academic English workbook, pp. 59-63.
Rubric Code: FX5B54W
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric The Essay: Introduction
Rubric to effectively assess students' knowledge and application of the introductory paragraph of an essay as per Writing Academic English workbook, pp. 59-63.
  Poor

1 pts

Average

3 pts

Superior

5 pts

Type of Introduction
5 pts

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Poor

This introduction does not label a specific type of introduction (funnel; dramatic story; fact/statistic; historical background). It does not follow a specific pattern that illustrates a type of introduction. There is no coherence or development.
Average

This introduction labels a specific type of introduction (funnel; dramatic story; fact/statistic; historical background). However, it does not consistently follow this type of introduction and/or it does not develop it enough.
Superior

This introduction labels a specific type of introduction (funnel; dramatic story; fact/statistic; historical background). It effectively follows this type of introduction with coherence and full development.
General Statement
5 pts

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Poor

There is no relevant general statement to begin this introduction.
Average

There is an attempt at a general statement to begin this introduction. However, it needs further development to effectively capture the reader's attention.
Superior

There is a fully-developed, relevant general statement that effectively grabs the reader's attention and gives this introduction a smooth beginning.
Introduction
15 pts

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Poor

There is no clearly developed introduction after the general statement. It is incoherent, lacks transitions, relevance, and fluidity. There are major errors in GUM.
Average

The content of this introduction is adequate. It needs to be further developed and maintain purpose and focus. It needs to be more effective with varied sentence structures. GUM is adequate.
Superior

This introduction is fully developed and follows its labeled type completely. It is coherent with effective transitions and varied sentence structures. There are few if any errors in GUM.
Thesis Statement
5 pts

Poor

There is a general statement as the last sentence of the introduction. However, it is unclear in conveying its main idea, its purpose, and its organization.
Average

This thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction. It states the general main idea of the essay. It lacks clarity in its organization and purpose.
Superior

This thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction. It states the specific main idea of the essay. It chooses to (a) list the subtopics or (b) indicate the pattern of organization.



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