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English Essay 
English 12 Essay on short story
Rubric Code: AX3A494
By kristinewalker1
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not within expectations

0 pts

Minimally meeting expectations

3 pts

Fully meeting expectations

4 pts

Exceeding expectations

5 pts

Introduction & thesis statement

Not within expectations

Thesis unclear, does not name the topic. Introduction is too short; does not grab the reader's attention. No TAG included
Minimally meeting expectations

Thesis statement outlines some of the main points but introduction could be more developed. TAG
Fully meeting expectations

Thesis statement is clear and outlines the topic. Includes reference to the quote and TAG
Exceeding expectations

Thesis statement is clear/provocative and outlines the topic. Includes the TAG. Introduction is fully developed and grabs the reader's attention
Evidence and examples

Not within expectations

Evidence and examples are not relevant and/or not explained. Quotes are either not present, insufficient to support the topic, and/or are incorrectly cited.
Minimally meeting expectations

At least one of the pieces of evidence is relevant, is connected to the topic and thesis. Meagre support.
Fully meeting expectations

Most of the evidence and examples are specific and relevant. Each piece of evidence supports the author's position. Quotes are included and relate to the topic. Some errors in citing.
Exceeding expectations

All evidence and examples are thoroughly explained and support the authors position. Quotes are clearly support the topic and correctly cited.
Closing paragraph

Not within expectations

Conclusion is unclear or omitted.
Minimally meeting expectations

Conclusion is formulaic, or has little impact.
Fully meeting expectations

Conclusion is recognizable. Position is restated. Some impact.
Exceeding expectations

Conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position Effective restatement of the thesis/topic. Topic is put in a broader context.
Sentence structure and transitions

Not within expectations

Little variety. Some confusion with sentences. Few or no transitions
Minimally meeting expectations

Most sentences are varied. Few sentence errors. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are choppy.
Fully meeting expectations

No sentence errors. Some variety. Smooth transition between sentences and paragraphs.T
Exceeding expectations

No sentence errors. Sentences are varied and well constructed.
Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation

Not within expectations

Many distracting errors.
Minimally meeting expectations

Errors are present but may not be distracting.
Fully meeting expectations

Few errors. These errors could have been corrected with more careful proofreading.
Exceeding expectations

Paper is relatively free of errors in conventions




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