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VFW Essay: What is Patriotism to me? 
VFW Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: D2X9A46
By shellyk
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Points Earned

(N/A)

Introduction

Poor

No connection with the theme/topics(s) and thesis statement is not clear. No title included
Fair

Connection is present with your theme/topics, but does not support the thesis statement. Incorrect capitalization in title
Good

Connection is present with the theme/topics, but not clearly written to support the thesis statement. Title present but not correct
Excellent

Connection is present with the theme/topics and clearly written with great support for the topic. Title with correct capitalization.
Points Earned

Score:
Thesis Statement

Poor

The thesis statement is not clear or not included in the introduction.
Fair

The thesis statement is partially written and hints at the topic.
Good

The thesis statement is written but lacks clear description of the topics.
Excellent

The thesis statement is clearly written and describes the topic(s) that will be detailed in the paragraphs.
Points Earned

Score:
Paragraphs

Poor

The details do not support the topic(s) of the paragraph(s).
Fair

Some of the details support the topics of the paragraphs, but lacks some clear detail.
Good

Each detail supports the topics of the paragraph, but there are no follow up sentences.
Excellent

Each detail support more about the topic of the paragraph. Follow up sentences provided
Points Earned

Score:
Conclusion

Poor

There is no conclusion the essay just ends without summing up or restating the topic and thesis statement. It doesn't tie the the details together.
Fair

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic or thesis or tie the details together.
Good

The conclusion adequately sums up the topic by restating it, and it does tie the details together.
Excellent

The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up or restating the topic and tying the details together.
Points Earned

Score:
Word choice and Voice

Poor

Word usage/grammar is poor and complete sentences are not used.
Writing is unclear and does not stay on topic
Fair

Word usage/grammar is fair and somewhat clear, with a few complete sentences.
Writing needs work, detail is choppy.
Good

Word usage is good and appropriate and reflects some knowledge on the part of the writer.
There are some complete sentences.
Excellent

Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects a clear knowledge on the part of the writer.
Complete sentences used in paragraphs.
Points Earned

Score:
Grammar and Mechanics

Poor

The paragraphs contains 9 or more errors in word usage/grammar, spelling and mechanics.
Fair

The paragraphs contain 6-8 to errors in word usage/grammar, spelling and mechanics.
Good

The paragraphs contains 3-5 errors in word usage/grammar, spelling and mechanics.
Excellent

The paragraphs contain 0-2 errors in word usage/grammar, spelling, and mechanics.
Points Earned

Score:
Effort/Rules

Poor

Essay includes none of VFW guidelines.

Poor effort given
Fair

Essay includes some of the VFW guidelines.

Fair effort given
Good

Essay includes most of the VFW guidelines.

Good effort given
Excellent

Essay includes all of the VFW guidelines such as; 12 point font, Times New Roman Font, word count 300-400 words, no personal information given
Excellent effort given
Points Earned

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