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Midterm Essay Rubric 
The following rubric is used to asses the midterm essays for Freshmen English at Central Catholic High School.
Rubric Code: PX49752
By SBudacki
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

20 pts

Satisfactory

15 pts

Proficient

10 pts

Minimal

5 pts

Unsatisfactory

2 pts

Introduction/Thesis

Exemplary

Includes necessary components of introduction (hook, title/author, background, thesis) and thesis is stated in a clear and direct way.
Satisfactory

Includes most of the components of introduction and thesis is stated in a clear and direct way.
Proficient

A few of the components are missing and the thesis is not a direct lead in to the topics of the body paragraphs.
Minimal

Introduction does not relate to body of the essay and thesis is weak.
Unsatisfactory

Essay is not evident of an introduction and/or thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs (minimum of three)

Exemplary

Body paragraphs organized in a structured way (topic, intro, lead in to topic, literary support given, relation to thesis, transition) and fully explain initial intent of paper.
Satisfactory

Paragraphs are organized and necessary components available but are lacking in a cohesive flow.
Proficient

Organization is lacking and a few of the necessary components are missing, thus leading to an incomplete paragraph(s).
Minimal

Body paragraphs provided do not aid in development of thesis.
Unsatisfactory

Body paragraphs are not provided.
Structure and Organization

Exemplary

Paragraphs are well developed and appropriately divided; ideas linked with smooth and effective transitions.
Satisfactory

Competent organization, without sophistication. Competent paragraph structure; lacking in effective transitions.
Proficient

Limited attempts to organize around a thesis; paragraphs are mostly stand-alone with weak or non-evident transitions.
Minimal

Organization, while attempted, was unsuccessful. Paragraphs were simple, disconnected and formulaic. No evident transitions or planned sequence.
Unsatisfactory

Organization, if evident, is confusing and disjointed; paragraph structure is weak; transitions are missing, inappropriate and/or illogical.

Paragraph structure is a single and/or rambling paragraph or series of isolated paragraphs
Grammar and Mechanics

Exemplary

Sentence structure is effective, powerful, and varied; virtually free of punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
Satisfactory

Effective and varied sentences; errors due to lack of proofreading; contains occasional punctuation spelling, or capitalization
Proficient

Formulaic sentence patterns; shows errors in sentence construction; contains several punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors.
Minimal

Simple sentences used excessively, errors in structure; contains many serious errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling
Unsatisfactory

Contains multiple and serious errors in sentence structure (run-ons, fragments); frequent errors in spelling and capitalization, inaccurate punctuation.
MLA Format

Exemplary
Satisfactory
Proficient
Minimal
Unsatisfactory




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