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6th Grade Informational Essay: Cause & Effect Essay

8th Grade Research Essay

Rubric Code: AX6ACXX

By lbrenton

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria
	Excellent -Above Average 20 pts	Good - Average 15 pts	Fair - Below Average 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Introduction 20 pts	20 ( x 20 pts) The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence. It is creative and attracts the reader's interest. The introduction has background information. The introduction has a well crafted thesis.	15 ( x 20 pts) The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence. Introduction creates some interest and is somewhat engaging. There is background information The introductions has a good thesis.	10 ( x 20 pts) The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence. Introduction makes general statements but does not grab attention. It includes some background information. It includes a thesis	5 ( x 20 pts) The introduction has a Specific Topic Sentence. Introduction is off-topic or limited in content There is no background information. It does not contain a thesis
Body Paragraphs 20 pts	20 ( x 20 pts) All body paragraphs have topic sentences. The writer must provide research. The writer explains the research. The body paragraph has a concluding sentence.	15 ( x 20 pts) Most body paragraphs have topic sentences. The writer provided some research. The writer explains most of the research. The body paragraph has a concluding sentence.	10 ( x 20 pts) Some paragraphs have topic sentences. The writer includes some research. The writer some explanation of the research. Some paragraphs have concluding sentences.	5 ( x 20 pts) Paragraphs do not have topic sentences. NO research is provided. NO explanation is provided. Paragraphs do not contain a concluding sentence.
Conclusion 20 pts	20 ( x 20 pts)	15 ( x 20 pts)	10 ( x 20 pts)	5 ( x 20 pts) The conclusion is not found.
Style 20 pts	20 ( x 20 pts) Writing voice is engaging and appropriate for the audience. Follow-Up Detail Sentences relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences. The word choice is specific to chosen topic.	15 ( x 20 pts) Writing voice is engaging and usually appropriate for the audience. Follow-Up Detail Sentences mostly relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences. The word choice is mostly specific to the chosen topic.	10 ( x 20 pts) Writing voice is not engaging for the audience. Follow-Up Detail Sentences sometimes relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences. The word choice is not specific to the topic.	5 ( x 20 pts) Writing voice is not engaging for the audience. Follow-Up Detail Sentences do not relate to the Lead-Off Detail Sentences. The word choice is not specific to the topic.
Mechanics 20 pts	20 ( x 20 pts) Little to no errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization. No errors in MLA format. All evidence from secondary sources have in-text citations<BR> Works Cited page has 3 sources and no errors.	15 ( x 20 pts) Minimal errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization. 1-2 errors in MLA format. Works Cited page has 2 sources and no errors.	10 ( x 20 pts) Many distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization. Many errors in MLA format and Works Cited page.	5 ( x 20 pts) Major errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or capitalization. Works Cited page is "free-style" or does not exist.

Keywords:

Cause Effect Research Paper

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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