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Pine Point 8th grade Essay #2: Due October 17, 2008

Pine Point 8th grade Essay #1: Due Oct. 3, 2008

an analysis of the theme of "power" in two stories

Rubric Code: D24545

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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Essay
	On the rise 55 pts	Acceptable 75 pts	Good 86 pts	Very Good 91 pts	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing 100 pts
Introduction 12 % Does the essay hook the reader's attention in the opening paragraph? Does the paragraph clearly state the main point ("case") in the 4th sentence?	On the rise Opening sentence could be more exciting. The "case" (thesis, main point) is not totally clear.	Acceptable Introduction adequately catches the reader's attention, but may lack tight organization and clarity, thus making the "case" a bit unclear at the start.	Good Introduction creates interest and is FAIRLY well developed. Contains a RELATIVELY clear statement of the "case" (thesis or main point).	Very Good Introduction creates interest and is VERY well developed. Contains a TOTALLY clear statement of the "case" (thesis or main point). THE SENTENCES ARE QUITE GRACEFUL.	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing EXTREMELY well- developed introduction. It COMPLETELY engages the reader and creates interest. The sentences are EXCEPTIONALLY graceful. The "case" (thesis or main point) is stated with utter clarity.
Organization/Structure 20 % Are all the sentences clear? Are all the ideas totally clear? Are transitions used effectively?	On the rise One or more of the body paragraphs was very difficult to follow because the organization was not totally clear. Sentences often did not fit under the "umbrella" of the TS or SD.	Acceptable Organization is fairly clear. Transitions are often present, but occasionally it's sometimes difficult to see the connections between "chunks", and between paragraphs. Some of the sentences and ideas are not totally clear. Occasionally sentences did not fit under the "umbrella" of the TS or SD.	Good There is a logical progression of ideas. Transitions are distributed throughout the essay, though MORE INTERESTING AND VARIED ONES MIGHT HAVE BEEN USED.	Very Good There is a logical AND GRACEFUL progression of ideas. Transitions are INTERESTING AND VARIED.	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing There is a logical, graceful, AND CRYSTAL-CLEAR progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the essay. Transitions are MATURE, GRACEFUL, VARIED, AND OCCASIONALLY UNUSUAL AND CREATIVE.
Economy and clarity of writing 20 % Are all words absolutely necessary and helpful to the writing? Is every word and sentence utterly specific and clear?	On the rise There are MANY unnecessary words and vague statements.	Acceptable There are SEVERAL unnecessary words and vague statements. Some of the sentences are a bit unclear.	Good The writing shows good economy and clarity.	Very Good This is A FINE EXAMPLE OF CLEAR AND ECONOMICAL WRITING.	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing This is WRITING OF THE GREATEST ECONOMY AND CLARITY. There are NO unnecessary or vague words. Any high school teacher would admire this kind of frugal and lucid writing.
Style: diction, smoothness 22 % Are all words fresh, specific, and apt? Are all sentences completely smooth? Is there a pleasing variation in the sentences, both in length and structure? Could the writing be called "elegant" and "graceful"?	On the rise Writing is somewhat confusing, hard to follow, and may contain fragments and/or run-on sentences. Diction is sometimes imprecise, and fairly uninteresting.	Acceptable Much of the writing is smooth, but SENTENCES MAY LACK VARIETY. AND SOME AWKWARDNESS MAY BE PRESENT. Diction is only occasionally vague or imprecise; usually it's clear, specific, and sometimes interesting.	Good Writing is entirely smooth, and sentences have some variation in structure. Diction is almost never vague, but usually precise, specific, and interesting. Most FAST words are apt and thus add a bit of elegance to the writing.	Very Good Writing is very smooth, and sentences have GREAT VARIATION in structure. DICTION IS ALWAYS PRECISE AND INTERESTING. ALL FAST WORDS ARE TOTALLY APT. NO UNNECESSARY WORDS ARE USED.	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing Writing is extremely smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is extremely interesting and words superbly chosen. All FAST words are apt and ADD GREAT ELEGANCE TO THE WRITING.
Mechanics 14 % Grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc.	On the rise There are distracting errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling capitalization, and/or other areas.	Acceptable There are several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and/or other areas.	Good Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct.	Very Good THERE IS ONLY ONE ERROR IN THE ESSAY,	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing THERE ISN'T A SINGLE ERROR in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Use of Formulas 12 % 4-sentence formula for opening and closing paragraphs; 8- or 11-sentence formula for body paragraphs.	On the rise Paragraphs are difficult to follow because of confusing use of formulas.	Acceptable Formulas are used fairly well, though in places it is hard to see the separate parts of the formulas.	Good Each paragraph follows the correct formula. Different parts are easy to make out, though they also blend together nicely.	Very Good THERE IS NO PLACE IN THE ENTIRE ESSAY WHERE THE FORMULA IS NOT CLEARLY EVIDENT.	Superior Eighth-Grade Writing Writer uses formulas BEAUTIFULLY, to create an essay that is BOTH HIGHLY ORGANIZED AND EXTREMELY CREATIVE. (This is a "LeBron James essay".)

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