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Essay Rubic 
Expository Essay Rubic
Rubric to be used to assess a five paragraph essay at the high school level. It is to be attached to your essay.
Rubric Code: D23W32A
By safeerbhatti
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Subject: History  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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U.S. History Rubric
  Exceeds Standard

95 to 100 %

(N/A)

Meets Standard

80 to 94 %

(N/A)

Partially Meets Standard

69 to 79 %

(N/A)

Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard

60 to 68 %

(N/A)

Not Attempted

0 to 59 %

(N/A)

Introduction (Organization)
4 pts

Exceeds Standard

There is a well-focused Thesis Statement that introduces the essay ad clearly addresses all elements of the outline.
Meets Standard

Introduction clearly states the main topic, adequately addressing the elements of the outline.
Partially Meets Standard

Introduction is somewhat clear, but only partially addresses the elements of the outline.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard

Introduction does not address the elements of the outline.
Not Attempted

No introduction is present.
Support for Thesis (details)
4 pts

Exceeds Standard

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence and relevant, telling, quality concrete details that give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. All supporting details serve to prove the thesis statement.
Meets Standard

Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence that is adequately supported by relevant concrete details. Most supporting details serve to prove the thesis statement.
Partially Meets Standard

Topic sentence is stated in some body paragraphs. Supporting details are relevant but some key issues are unsupported. Support for the thesis statement is weak.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard

Topic sentence is weak. Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. There is a seemingly random collection of information. Thesis statement lacks proof.
Not Attempted

No topic sentence is present OR no concrete details are present. The paragraph contains no facts, details or examples.
Commentary
4 pts

Exceeds Standard

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that demonstrates mastery and depth of understanding. Essay is coherent. Essay addresses all parts of the question. Historical content is accurate.
Meets Standard

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that logically supports the concrete details. Essay is somewhat coherent. Essay addresses most of the question. Historical content is mostly accurate.
Partially Meets Standard

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is weak, incomplete, or partially doesn't make sense. Essay is partially coherent. Essay addresses partially of the question. Historical content is partially accurate.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard

Essay contains explanation, analysis, discussion, comparison and/or contrast that is off topic or completely doesn't make sense. Essay has made a weak attempt to be coherent. Essay does address historical information but does not answer the question. Historical content is not accurate.
Not Attempted

No commentary is present. The paragraph contains no attempt to explain, discuss, analyze, evaluate, compare and/or contrast the factual information (concrete details) is present. Essay does not represent a coherent essay. Essay historically is wrong and there is no attempt to answer the question.
Conclusion (Organization)
4 pts

Exceeds Standard

The conclusion is strong and logical; provides a clear answer to the question, "So what?"
Meets Standard

The conclusion is logical and adequately answers the question, "So what?"
Partially Meets Standard

The conclusion is logical but does not answer the question, "So what?"
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard

Conclusion is illogical.
Not Attempted

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Mechanics
4 pts

Exceeds Standard

The essay contains only 1-2 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Meets all structure and formatting requirements.
Meets Standard

The essay contains 3-4 errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Meets most structure and formatting requirements.
Partially Meets Standard

The essay contains several errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Meets few structure and formatting requirements.
Attempted But Doesn't Meet Standard

The essay is readable, but contains many errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Meets almost no structure and formatting requirements.
Not Attempted

The essay is unreadable because of errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation. Meets no structure and formatting requirements.






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