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Short Essay 
Short Essay
Short Essay rubric emphasizing structure
Rubric Code: AX47X64
By bhoffmansjs
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Subject: Geography  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Introductory paragraph

Poor

The argument is not presented in a clear manner. The nature of the response is not clear.
Fair

The argument is presented but not completely clear. The main ideas are not entirely laid-out for the reader.
Good

The argument is well-laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are detailed.
body-proof

Poor

The body includes no detailed explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide no proof of the author's original statement.
Fair

The body includes an explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide some proof of the author's original statement.
Good

The body includes at least 3 specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide proof of the author's original statement.
Conclusion

Poor

The response does not contain a detailed conclusion re-stating the opening position. The response ends with the reader doubting the viewpoints of the author. The meaning of the response is not clear.
Fair

The response has a conclusion re-stating the opening position. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good

The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Content

Poor

Much mis-information is given. The writer is obviously unclear about the topic he-she is writing about.
Fair

Most of the content presented is factual. A bit of misinformation is given. The writer is, for the most part, understanding of the material at hand.
Good

The content presented is factual. No misinformation is given to the reader. The writer is clearly well-versed on the topic he/she is writing about.
Language

Poor

The essay is not clear. Grammar/spelling errors are many and the paper does not flow well.
Fair

The essay is mostly clear, but has its share of grammar/spelling errors. The paper, at times, does not flow well from paragraph to paragraph.
Good

The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. Grammar/spelling errors are minimal. The paper flows.



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