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Fiction vs. Nonfiction Essay 
Fiction vs. Nonfiction Essay
Students will analyze historical fiction and distinguish facts from fiction in the text.
Rubric Code: UX289X6
By gdrobles128
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Fiction vs. Nonfiction
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Partially Proficient

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Introduction

Advanced

Begins with a strong, engaging thesis statement that clearly defines the topic and previews how the essay will be organized.
Proficient

Begins with a strong thesis statement that clearly defines the topic and previews how the essay will be organized.
Partially Proficient

Begins with a thesis statement that is unclear, does not define the topic, or does not prepare the reader for the next paragraphs.
Unsatisfactory

Does not begin the paper with a thesis statement.
The FACTS

Advanced

Presents more than
3 FACTUAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Proficient

Presents 3 FACTUAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Partially Proficient

Presents 2-3 FACTUAL details. Supporting evidence from the text is weak or is missing.
Unsatisfactory

Presents 0-1 FACTUAL details. Support is missing.
The FICTION

Advanced

Presents more than
3 FICTIONAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Proficient

Presents
3 FICTIONAL details. Support is strong, and specific evidence is cited from the text.
Partially Proficient

Presents 2-3 FICTIONAL details. Supporting evidence from the text is weak or is missing.
Unsatisfactory

Presents 0-1 FICTIONAL details. Support is missing.
The WHY

Advanced

Explains WHY fiction adds details to the facts of history citing more than 2 reasons
Proficient

Explains WHY fiction adds details to the facts of history citing at least 2 reasons.
Partially Proficient

Explains one reason WHY fiction adds details to the facts of history.
Unsatisfactory

Does not answer the question of WHY fictional details are added.
Conclusion

Advanced

Provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the topic presented and is full of voice.
Proficient

Provides a concluding statement that follows from and supports the topic presented.
Partially Proficient

Provides a concluding statement, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.
Unsatisfactory

Does not provide a concluding statement .
Magnificent Mechanics

Advanced

Smarter than an 8th Grader!!!



Name, date, title, perfect punctuation, capitalization, spelling (even tough words you looked up in the dictionary), neat handwriting, great indentations I can tell you double checked your work!
Proficient

8th Grade Whiz!




Name, date and title on paper, correct ending punctuation, correct capitalization in proper nouns and beginning of sentences, correct spelling of most words, indented paragraphs, neat handwriting
Partially Proficient

Stay focused, almost there...



next time double check work for name,date and title on paper, correct ending punctuation, correct capitalization in proper nouns and beginning of sentences, correct spelling of most words, indented paragraphs, neat handwriting
Unsatisfactory

Needs improvement




Student showed little or no effort to check work for name,date and title on paper, correct ending punctuation, correct capitalization in proper nouns and beginning of sentences, correct spelling of most words, indented paragraphs, neat handwriting





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