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Final Writing Assignment- Essay 
PINE POINT SCHOOL FREESTYLE ESSAY: Mr. Salsich's Class
Rubric Code: N429A9
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Still needs extensive work

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Acceptable, but needs some work

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Good writing

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Superior writing

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Introduction/Thesis
20 pts

The entire essay fits under the umbrella of one main idea. The introduction is interesting and grabs reader's attention.
Still needs extensive work

* No visible thesis
Acceptable, but needs some work

* Incomplete/Weak thesis.
Good writing

* Has a thesis but does not grab reader's attention with introduction.
Superior writing

* Thesis complete and accurate.

*Introduction interesting and exciting to reader.
Body Paragraphs
20 pts

has three body paragraphs.
Each body paragraph has a single topic sentence and complete supporting details.
Still needs extensive work

*Missing body paragraphs.

*Body paragraphs have no topic sentences.

*Body paragraphs lack support and details.
Acceptable, but needs some work

*2-3 Missing topic sentences.

*Inadequate support details.
Good writing

*1 Missing topic sentence.

*Uninteresting/ unconvincing support details.
Superior writing

*Complete topic sentences.

*Interesting and complete supporting details.
Conclusion
20 pts

Conclusion restates thesis and makes an impact on reader.
Still needs extensive work

*Does not relate to paper.
Acceptable, but needs some work

*incomplete/ does not restate thesis.
Good writing

* Restates thesis but does not impact the reader.

*Uses phrase "in conclusion"
Superior writing

*Restates thesis and ties entire paper together making a lasting impact on the reader.
COHERENCE
10 pts

Each word and sentence is exactly where it fits. Each word and sentence clearly flows from the one before it.
Nothing is out of place. There is no awkwardness in the entire essay.
Still needs extensive work

*Many words and sentences

* There are many awkward sentences.
Acceptable, but needs some work

*Several words and sentences seem out of place.

* There are several awkward sentences.
Good writing

*One or two words or sentences seem out of place.

* There are one or two awkward sentences.
Superior writing

*NO words or sentences are out of place.

*There are NO awkward sentences.
CLARITY
10 pts

Each sentence, as well as the overall essay, is totally clear. There is no place where the reader would be puzzled or confused.
Still needs extensive work

*Many sentences are not completely clear.

*There are many places where a reader would be confused.
Acceptable, but needs some work

*Several sentences are not completely clear.

*There are several places where a reader would be confused.
Good writing

*One or two sentences are not completely clear.

*There are one or two places where a reader would be confused.
Superior writing

*ALL sentences are completely clear.

*There are NO places where a reader would be confused.

*Complete convincing details for topic sentence
STYLE
5 pts

The essay displays the special and unique writing style of the author. An exciting variety of sentence lengths and types is used. No unnecessary words are used.
Still needs extensive work

*There is no evidence that the writer attempted to use his or her unique writing style.

*There is little variety in sentence types and lengths.

*Many unnecessary words are used.
Acceptable, but needs some work

*There is some evidence that the writer attempted to use his or her unique writing style.


*In some places, there is little variety in sentence types and lengths.

*Several unnecessary words are used.
Good writing

* There is ample evidence that the writer attempted to use his or her unique writing style.


*In one or two places, there is little variety in sentence types and lengths.

*One or two unnecessary words are used.
Superior writing

*The writing definitely displays the special and unique style of the author.

*There is a good variety in sentence types and lengths.

*NO unnecessary words are used.
CORRECTNESS
15 pts

There is not a single error in punctuation, capitalization, or general mechanics. There are no typos. Everything is perfectly correct.
Still needs extensive work

*There are many errors in punctuation, capitalization, and/or general mechanics.

*There are several typos.
Acceptable, but needs some work

*There are several errors in punctuation, capitalization, and/or general mechanics.

*There are several typos.
Good writing

*There are one or two errors in punctuation, capitalization, and/or general mechanics.

*There are one or two typos.
Superior writing

*There are NO errors in punctuation, capitalization, and/or general mechanics.

*There are NO typos.




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