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Response Essay ILA Summary essay English Language Arts essay rubric. Rubric Code: NXX8264 By CGately Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

English Essay
	Excellent 7 pts	Very Good 5 pts	Fair 3 pts	Poor 1 pts
Content	Excellent Sequence is consistent throughout essay. The author's purpose is explicit and supported thoroughly.	Very Good Sequence is consistent throughout essay with the exception of a couple of digressions. The author's purpose is clear and supported moderately.	Fair Sequence is clear only at certain points. The author's purpose is difficult to discern and/or lacking support.	Poor Sequence and purpose are not apparent. Support is lacking/incomplete.
Organization	Excellent Essay has a strong introduction and strong conclusion. Paragraphs flow in a coherent and logical manner.	Very Good Essay has a satisfactory introduction and conclusion. Paragraphs are arranged coherently.	Fair Introduction and/or conclusion are weak. Paragraphs are somewhat unclear.	Poor Introduction and/or conclusion are missing. Paragraphs are unstructured.
Conventions	Excellent Language is varied. Word Choice/Vocabulary Choice is excellent. Proper use of grammar and spelling is displayed.	Very Good Language is moderately varied, with a few grammar or spelling errors. Word Choice/Vocabulary Choice is good.	Fair Language is repetitive with many spelling and/or grammar errors. Word Choice/Vocabulary Choice is poor/very basic.	Poor Language is unclear and redundant with chronic grammar and spelling errors.Word Choice/Vocabulary Choice is extremely poor - no effort given in this area.
Description	Excellent Vivid and detailed description is employed throughout essay. Observations/reflections are thoughtful and very insightful. Sentence length is varied and well developed.	Very Good Details and description are employed throughout most of the essay. Observations/reflections are clear and thoughtful. Sentence length is varied.	Fair Sparse amount of details and description. Observations/reflections are lacking/. Sentences are short and choppy or many run-on sentences.	Poor Lacks detail or description. Observations/reflections are lacking/not present. Sentences are basic; lack variety.