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6th Grade CCSS Persuasive Essay 
6th Grade CCSS Expository Essay
Rubric Code: TX3X744
By mbeall
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5
  Not Evident

1 pts

Approaching Standard

2 pts

Mastered Standard

3 pts

Introduction (W.6.1.a)

Broad to Narrow + Hook
Not Evident

Student has not attempted to use one of the hook strategies (quote, imagery, question, or bold statement).
No attempt was made to connect the hook with the thesis.
Approaching Standard

Student has written a somewhat attention grabbing hook using one of the strategies (quote, imagery, question, or bold statement). Somewhat clear connection from hook to thesis.
Mastered Standard

Student successfully used one of the hook strategies (quote, imagery, question, or bold statement). Clear connection from hook to thesis.
Introduction

Thesis = Answer + Reason + Reason + Reason
Not Evident

Thesis is somewhat clear, but only 0 to 1 clear reason given to support.
Approaching Standard

Answer the question, but reasons are not specific and/or one is missing.
Mastered Standard

Clearly answers the question - AND - provides 3 specific reasons to support.
Body Paragraphs

Evidence + Support of Claim
Not Evident

An attempt has been made to support the main idea of each paragraph with details. Explanations may be lacking and/or confusing.
Approaching Standard

Each paragraph contains 2-3 details that try to support the main idea. Most details are explained/expanded upon.
Mastered Standard

Each paragraph contains 3+ specific details that support the main idea. All details are explained/expanded upon.
Transition Words

Clarifying relationships
Not Evident

Little to no transitional words used OR transition words are used occasionally but may not be appropriate.
Approaching Standard

3-4 transition words included and most are appropriate.
Mastered Standard

5 or more transition words included and appropriately used.
Vocabulary Use

Precise language and domain specific vocabulary
Not Evident

Student did not attempt to use precise language and specific vocabulary to inform the reader about the topic.
Approaching Standard

Student attempted to use precise language and specific vocabulary to inform the reader about the topic.
Mastered Standard

Student succeeded in using precise language and specific vocabulary to inform the reader about the topic.
Research

Not Evident

No outside research was included from trustworthy sources.
Approaching Standard

1-2 outside trustworthy research sources are used.
Mastered Standard

3 or more trustworthy research sources are used in the essay.
Formal Style

Not Evident

Student did not maintain a formal style and did not use MLA formatting.
Approaching Standard

Student maintained a formal writing style but MLA formatting was not fully used.
Mastered Standard

Student maintained a formal writing style and correctly used MLA format throughout the paper.
Conclusion

Restated Thesis + Interesting Ending
Not Evident

There has not been an attempt to restate the thesis and what is written is unclear. No attempt has been made to add an interesting conclusion sentence.
Approaching Standard

Answer the question, but reasons are not specific and/or one is missing. There has been an attempt made to restate. Student's conclusion sentence is somewhat interesting.
Mastered Standard

Clearly answers the question, provides 3 specific reasons to support, and does not sound exactly like the original thesis. Student clearly has written an interesting conclusion sentence related to hook. (Narrow to Broad)
Published Work

Not Evident

Neat but reading was slightly difficult. Numerous errors (more than 5).
Approaching Standard

Neat and generally easy to read. Few errors (3 to 5 errors)
Mastered Standard

Neat and reading was smooth and easy. Few errors (less than 2)



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