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The Outsiders Essay 
Rubric Code: A23B4B8
By rach3ld3an
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric The Outsiders
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

5 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Format

Poor

Students paper is not in the correct MLA format.
Fair

Students paper is in Times New Roman, Size 12, double spaced font. Some paragraphs are indented, there is no header present.
Excellent

Students paper is in Times New Roman, Size 12, double spaced font. Each paragraph is indented with one tab. Student has a header in their essay.
Title

Poor

Student did not present a title.
Fair

Student presented a neutral title.
Excellent

Student presented a creative and unique title.
Introduction

Poor

This paragraph does not follow the requirements.
Fair

This paragraph somewhat has a hook, a few TAG sentences and a neutral thesis. This paragraph struggles with flow and somewhat follows the requirements.
Excellent

The introduction paragraph has a hook, TAG sentences, and a thesis. This paragraph has good flow, is easy to read, and follows the prompt requirements.
Thesis

Poor

There is no coherent thesis.
Fair

The thesis somewhat follows the thesis formula. The thesis is spread out throughout the introduction paragraph.
Excellent

The thesis follows the formula: Topic + Argument + 3 Reasons. The thesis is in 1-2 sentences come one after the other.
Body Paragraph 1

Poor

BP 1 is not coherent.
Fair

BP 1 does not match the 3 reasons in the thesis. It somewhat follows the MEAL plan.
Excellent

Body paragraph 1 argues the first reason in the students thesis. This paragraph follows the MEAL plan. The evidence coincides with the main idea.
Body Paragraph 2

Poor

BP 2 is not coherent.
Fair

BP 2 does not match the 3 reasons in the thesis. It somewhat follows the MEAL plan.
Excellent

Body paragraph 2 argues the first reason in the students thesis. This paragraph follows the MEAL plan. The evidence coincides with the main idea.
Body Paragraph 3

Poor

BP 3 is not coherent.
Fair

BP 3 does not match the 3 reasons in the thesis. It somewhat follows the MEAL plan.
Excellent

Body paragraph 3 argues the first reason in the students thesis. This paragraph follows the MEAL plan. The evidence coincides with the main idea.
Conclusion

Poor

There is no viable conclusion in this essay.
Fair

The conclusion paragraph has a topic sentence, somewhat of a restated thesis, barely any summary of the main points and a closing sentence. This paragraph has new quotes in it.
Excellent

The conclusion paragraph has a topic sentence, a restated thesis, a summary of the main points and a clincher sentence. This paragraph has no new quotes in it.
Quotations

Poor

Quotations are not present in the essay.
Fair

Some of the quotes in the essay are introduced. Some quotations have grammar and format mistakes. Some of the quotes are not cited correctly.
Excellent

Each quotation in the essay is introduced. Each quotation has proper punctuation and spelling. Each quote is correctly cited ( (Pg 4). )
Grammar

Poor

There are 10 or more grammar and spelling mistakes in this essay.
Fair

There are 5 or more grammar and spelling mistakes in this essay.
Excellent

There are no grammar and spelling mistakes in this essay.




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