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Mixed Strategy Mini Essay 
Rubric Code: BX38WAC
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Beginner/Emerging

5 pts

Average

10 pts

Advanced

15 pts

Superior

20 pts

Introductory Paragraph

This paragraph introduces the essay's purpose and includes a thorough thesis statement. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that includes the essay's purpose along with a point of view about the topic.

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Body Paragraph

This paragraph should examine the topic from a historical perspective. It must be fully developed with a topic sentence and supporting details.Thorough details must be given. The writer must be specific.

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Concluding Paragraph

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the mini essay and relate the writer's personal experience with the topic. The reader should have a sense of the significance of the topic to the writer. The writer should use specific and relevant details.

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Language / Fluency

Language and sentences should be fluid, comprehensible, and concise. The writer may employ sensory images, metaphors, or other figurative language. A variety of sentence lengths are used.

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Mechanics / Conventions

The essay should be grammatically correct and contain no errors in spelling, punctuation, and word usage.

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Organization

The essay follows the 3-paragraph mixed strategy format of general introduction, historical perspective, and personal experience. The writer uses transitional words and phrases throughout the essay.

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MLA Format

The essay is headed correctly and uses MLA format.

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