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Essay - Body paragraphs Rubric Code: C93BW2 By geoteach Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Exceed Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Progressing Towards Standar 2 pts	Insufficient Evidence 1 pts
Evidence	Exceed Standards Author uses 9 or more quotes from the text. Many of these are originally chosen quotes that directly relate to the theme of the story.	Meets Standards Author uses 9 or more quotes from the text that were given to them by the teacher.	Progressing Towards Standar Author uses less than 9 quotes from the text or the chosen quotes do not relate to the theme of the story.	Insufficient Evidence Little or no evidence is used to support the thesis.
Elaboration	Exceed Standards Author explains how the evidence directly supports the thesis statement in a creative and interesting way.	Meets Standards Author explains how the evidence directly supports the thesis statement.	Progressing Towards Standar Author does not stay on topic or does not explain the evidence in a clear way.	Insufficient Evidence The reader is confused and does not understand how the evidence relates to the thesis.
Spelling/Grammar	Exceed Standards Paper is practically flawless.	Meets Standards Grammar and spelling errors do not interfere with comprehension of the paper.	Progressing Towards Standar Many grammar and spelling errors make the paper difficult to read.	Insufficient Evidence The paper is incomprehensible.
Style/Word Choice	Exceed Standards The author uses high level transitions, adjectives and adverbs to make the paper exciting to read.	Meets Standards The author uses transitions and interesting adjectives and adverbs.	Progressing Towards Standar The author uses low level transitions and does not attempt to use interesting words.	Insufficient Evidence The author does not use transitions or adjectives and adverbs.