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Essay Rubric
Students will create an essay that compares and contrasts the setting in "Call Me Maria" using collaborative writing.
Rubric Code: TXX3577
By mrdavi
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Approaches Standard

2 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

Content

Exceeds Standard

Compares and contrasts the island and the barrio with evidences and details.
Meets Standard

Compares and contrasts the island and the barrio with some evidence and details
Approaches Standard

Compares and contrast the setting with details, however does not provide evidence.
Below Standard

Does not provide any evidence or details while comparing and contrasting the setting.
Organization

Exceeds Standard

Organization enhances the main idea. Supporting information is presented logically, with no extraneous details. Transitions are smooth. Paragraphs are cohesive.
Meets Standard

Organization is generally good, but there may be some extraneous details or unclear transitions. The paragraphs are mostly cohesive.
Approaches Standard

Includes an organizational skeleton (intro, body, conclusion), but often strays from the main idea. Lacks transitions. There are at least 2 paragraphs.
Below Standard

No clear direction. main ideas are vague and connections are confusing or incomplete. There is one paragraph, or the paragraphs are not cohesive.
Sentence Fluency and Word Choice

Exceeds Standard

The writing flows and shows a high level of sophistication. Strong and specific words are used to convey meaning. Rough draft contains evidence of revision.
Meets Standard

Generally applies standard English usage and appropriate word choices. Sentences are grammatical, but sometimes stiff or choppy. Rough draft contains evidence of revision.
Approaches Standard

Some errors in grammar and word choice. Sentences may be incomplete or rambling. Rough draft contains evidence of attempt at editing and/or revision.
Below Standard

Contains frequent grammar errors. Sentences are choppy, awkward, and hard to follow. Vocabulary is limited; words are used incorrectly. Rough draft does not contain evidence of revision.
Mechanics

Exceeds Standard

Proofreading is thorough. Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation throughout. Rough draft contains evidence of editing.
Meets Standard

Contains occasional spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and typographical errors (no more than 3 total), but the errors are not overly distracting. Some evidence of editing.
Approaches Standard

Some distracting errors. Needs more thorough proof-reading. Rough draft contains evidence of attempt to edit.
Below Standard

Frequent spelling, punctuation, capitalization and/or typographical errors. No evidence of proof-reading or editing.
Collaboration

Exceeds Standard

Evidence of peer collaboration involving all group members.
Meets Standard

Strong evidence of peer collaboration.
Approaches Standard

Some evidence of peer collaboration.
Below Standard

Little or no evidence of collaboration.



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