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College Essay 
College Essay
This is it. The piece that's gonna get you into the school of your dreams or on to the wait lists of your nightmares. Compose a college essay that demonstrates your voice, personality, and effectively addresses the given prompt. If no prompt give? Discuss a significant experience in your life and how it transformed your thinking.
Rubric Code: FX935W8
By krisras
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Exceeds the Standard

10 pts


Meets the Standard

9 pts


Partially Meets the Standard

7 pts


Does not Meet Standard Yet

6 pts

Organization: Intro

10

Powerful, interesting,engaging hook that completely draws in the reader through effective diction and/or unique style
9

Interesting and/or engaging hook that grabs the reader through effective diction and/or style
7

Evident hook that establishes topic but is generic in style
6

No hook evident or hook does not relate to topic
Content: Details

10

Rich, compelling, sensory details that show rather than tell consistently; an economy of details -- all working toward a bigger goal
9

Sensory details that tend to show rather than tell; most support a bigger idea; 1 or 2 extraneous details
7

Details that tend to tell rather than show; 3 or more extraneous details that serve little vital purpose
6

Minimal detail
Organization: Conclusion

10

Powerful, unique, and interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay, leaves the reader thinking and answers the question “So what?”
9

Interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay and leaves the reader thinking
7

Conclusion that summarizes the essay or leaves the reader thinking
6

Conclusion does not summarize the essay or leave the reader thinking
Voice:

(Writing - IE)
10

Writer’s energy and passion for the subject drive the writing, making the paper lively, expressive, and engaging. Feels honest.
9

Writer obviously interested and involved in topic. Seems honest.
7

Writer shows little interest or involvement in topic; Many obvious statements. Seems a little contrived.
6

Writer doesn’t seem interested in the topic yet. Feels forced.
MUGS

Mechanics, Grammar, Spelling<
10

The student uses sophisticated punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Although perhaps not perfect, the piece is highly polished; No interfering errors
9

The student uses appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 1 interfering error
7

The student demonstrates some evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 2-3 interfering errors
6

The student demonstrates limited evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 4 + interfering errors



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