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Definition Essay 
Definition Essay
Rubric Code: D75426
By MrsFitzDarcy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Exemplary - A

20-19

(N/A)

Good - B

18-17

(N/A)

Satisfactory - C

16-15

(N/A)

Unsatisfactory D-F

14-13/>13

(N/A)

Introduction/Thesis
20 pts

THE POINT
Exemplary - A

Very well-developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They clearly state the topic being analyzed/defined and its relative importantce. They either introduce the concept to be defined, and its importance
Good - B

Thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed, but it is not very engaging or creative.
Satisfactory - C

Thesis states what is being defined but it does not include a clear category or the the characteristics do not denote the uniqueness of the term.
Unsatisfactory D-F

The thesis does not state what is being defined or there is no category or unique defining characteristics included in the sentence.
Supporting Details
20 pts

ILLUSTRATIONS & EXPLANATION
Exemplary - A

Details in the paragraph are concrete and specific - term is defined with unique characteristics. There are enough details, and they relate to the topic sentence. The illustrations are clearly justified by a coherent, complete explanation.
Good - B

Details are concrete and specific, but they are not engaging and interesting. They lack creativity and clarity. The explanation is evident, but not fully justified.
Satisfactory - C

There are details, but they are either not concrete and specific, or there are not enough of them to adequately define the term. An attempt is made at justifying the illustration, but the logic is lacking.
Unsatisfactory D-F

Details are either wrong or lacking, or they are not related to the topic sentence. No attempt is made at explaining or justifying the supporting details.
Organization/Structure
20 pts

Exemplary - A

The details are in a clear, effective order, and they define the term in concrete terms with unique characteristics that are not overlapped and repeated.
Good - B

The details are in a clear. effective order and they define the term, but they are not very interesting or engaging.
Satisfactory - C

The details are in a discernible order, but there are not enough to clearly define the term in a concrete manner with unique characteristics.
Unsatisfactory D-F

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
20 pts

Exemplary - A

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Transitions are appropriate and effective.
Good - B

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Satisfactory - C

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Unsatisfactory D-F

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics /Formatting
20 pts

Exemplary - A

No errors or few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good - B

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but overall meaning and effectiveness still clear.
Satisfactory - C

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization- the meaning and intent of the paragraph still discernible.
Unsatisfactory D-F

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Conclusion
0 pts

Exemplary - A

The conclusion summarized the content of the thesis in a creative & interesting fashion.
Good - B

The conclusion is fairly well developed, but does not adequately restate the thesis
Satisfactory - C

The conclusion too closely mirrors the construction of the thesis.
Unsatisfactory D-F

No concluding paragraph is present.



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