Skip to main content
iRubric: The Giver Essay Rubric

iRubric: The Giver Essay Rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
The Giver Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: LX3W673
By mstipe
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric The Giver Essay Rubric
Total of 50 possible points.
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction / Hook

Is there a Hook in the Introduction paragraph?
Poor

There is no clear introduction or hook.
Fair

Introduction / Hook is dull and boring.
Good

Introduction / Hook is somewhat interesting, but not attention-grabbing.
Excellent

Introduction / Hook grabs the reader's attention with an interesting statement or question.
Thesis

Is there a thesis statement in the introduction paragraph?
Poor

No thesis statement.
Fair

Thesis statement is unclear or appears later in the essay (not in introduction paragraph)
Good

Thesis statement is included in the introduction, but it is vague.
Excellent

Thesis statement is clearly stated in the introduction paragraph.
Point of View

Does the author maintain a 3rd person point of view throughout the narrative?
Poor

Point of view is not clear.
Fair

Third person POV is found in parts of the narrative, but author frequently shifts the POV.
Good

Third person POV is clear and consistent throughout most of the narrative.
Excellent

Third person POV is clear and consistent throughout the entire narrative.
Body Paragraphs

Do body paragraph lengths meet the requirements of the assignment?
Poor

Body paragraphs are 1-2 sentences in length.
Fair

Body paragraphs are only 3 sentences in length.
Good

Body paragraphs are 4 sentences in length.
Excellent

Body paragraphs are at least 5 sentences in length.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the author utilize the conventions of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation?
Poor

The final draft of the essay contains more than 15 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Fair

The final draft of the essay contains 10-15 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Good

The final draft of the essay contains 6-10 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Excellent

The final draft of the essay contains fewer than 5 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Word choice and Voice

Did the author use sophisticated language? Is the writer's voice clearly heard in the essay?
Poor

Student did not use sophisticated language and their voice is not clearly heard in the essay. The assignment does not "sound" as though it was written by the student.
Fair

Student used very little sophisticated language and their voice is not very clear in the essay. The assignment sounds as though it may not have been written by the student.
Good

Student used some sophisticated language, but their voice is clearly heard in the essay. The assignment sounds as though it was written by the student.
Excellent

Student used sophisticated language and their voice is clearly heard in the essay. The assignment sounds as though it was written by the student.
Evidence from Text

Does the author support points with evidence from The Giver novel?
Poor

Author did not include any textual support from the novel.
Fair

Author provides minimal evidence from the text.
Good

Author provides adequate support from the text.
Excellent

Author provides detailed support from the text, including paraphrasing or direct quotes.
Details and Descriptions

Does the author include details to support their points?
Poor

Details are omitted from the essay.
Fair

Author provides minimal details to support their points.
Good

Author provides adequate details to support their points.
Excellent

Author provides in depth details to support their points.
Essay Format

Does the essay follow a 5 paragraph format?
Poor

Essay is written in 1-2 paragraphs.
Fair

Essay is written in 3 paragraphs.
Good

Essay is written in 4 paragraphs.
Excellent

Essay is written in 5 paragraphs, with a clear introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Clincher

Does the Conclusion include a Clincher?
Poor

There is no clear conclusion or clincher.
Fair

Conclusion / Clincher does not adequately summarize the essay / provide a strong ending.
Good

Conclusion / Clincher adequately summarizes the essay / provides a fairly strong ending,
Excellent

Conclusion / Clincher adequately summarizes the essays and provides a strong ending.




Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n98