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Discussion Essay rubric 
Discussion Essay rubric
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Rubric Code: TX3AWX5
By roshnisl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Emergent

0 pts

Developing

2 pts

Expanding

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Points

(N/A)

Introduction

Emergent

Introduction does not introduce topic.
Developing

Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Expanding

Introduction introduces topic but is wordy or too specific.
Proficient

Introduction is concise and introduces topic in a general but interesting way.
Points
Paragraphs

Emergent

No topic sentences. No linking of paragraphs.
Developing

Some use of topic sentences. Little to no linking of paragraphs.
Expanding

Most paragraphs have a topic sentence. Some linking of paragraphs.
Proficient

All paragraphs are well structured with topic sentences. Sequenced well and linked to the next paragraph.
Points
Supporting Points and Details

Emergent

No supporting points or details are provided.
Developing

There may be one or two supporting points: details are inadequate.
Expanding

There are supporting points, though some may be missing. Details are included, but may not fully support points.
Proficient

There are details which support the points. Ideas are explained and expanded on.
Points
Conclusion

Emergent

No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate topic.
Expanding

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the topic.
Proficient

Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the topic in a new way.
Points
Discussion

Emergent

Presents only one side of the argument
Developing

Presents mainly one side of the argument
Expanding

Presents both sides of the argument with minimal development
Proficient

Presents a balanced and informed dscussion about the topic
Points
Conventions
Mechanics

Emergent

Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.<BR>
<BR>
Poor sentence structure.
Developing

There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.<BR>
Sentence structures do not convey clear messages.
Expanding

Minimal errors are found (2-4). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.<BR>
Sentence structures clear in message in most cases.
Proficient

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not found (0-2).<BR>
Sentence structures clear in message.
Points
Flow/Transitions

Emergent

No flow to writing. Argument is difficult to follow. <BR>
<BR>
No transitions used.
Developing

Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. <BR>
<BR>
Little to no transitions used.
Expanding

Writing style needs further development. <BR>
<BR>
Some basic transitions used.
Proficient

Writing has voice and flows easily.<BR>
<BR>
Appropriate transitions used.
Points
Language

Emergent

Vocabulary is basic.<BR>
General nouns and relating verbs not used consistently.<BR>
No technical language.
Developing

Vocabulary simple or misused.<BR>
Some use of relating verbs and general nouns. <BR>
Limited technical language
Expanding

Vocabulary appropriate.<BR>
Relating verbs and general nouns mostly used.<BR>
Technical language used.
Proficient

Vocabulary appropriate and interesting.<BR>
Relating verbs and general nouns consistently used.<BR>
Technical language used.
Points



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