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Essay 1 Phase 3 Essay 1 Phase 3 Rubric Code: P8XXA8 By csavari Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

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	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Focus: Topic and Thesis	4 -Topic is clear -Thesis is clear	3 -Topic is clear -Thesis may not be obvious	2 -Topic can be inferred -Thesis is lacking	1 -Topic is unclear
Support for Topic	4 -Three clear pieces of supporting evidence (one in each body paragraph) that reinforce the thesis -Uses references and direct quotes from the text to support	3 -Some supporting evidence -References to the text are thinly supported	2 -Some supporting arguments provided	1 -Inadequate support
Structure	4 -Five-paragraph essay structure -Introduction offers a preview: We know by reading the introduction what kind of supporting evidence we will be given -Each piece of evidence is contained within a body paragraph that supports the thesis	3 -Five-paragraph essay structure -Paragraphs used to separate ideas	2 -Uses paragraphs -May have forgotten to indent	1 -Does not use paragraphs effectively
Grammar	4 Writer makes no major errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	3 Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	2 Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	1 Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Punctuation and Capitalization	4 Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.	3 Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.	2 Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.	1 Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.