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Definition Essay

Explain a word, a term, or an idea by using one or more definitions, examples, facts, and other details about a topic of your choice.

Rubric Code: DX4BA28

By dhoman

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8


	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction (Organization) Enter description	Excellent The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the<BR> structure of the paper.	Good The introduction clearly states the main topic and<BR> previews the structure of the paper, but is not<BR> particularly inviting.	Fair The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview<BR> the structure of the<BR> paper nor is it particularly inviting.	Poor There is no clear<BR> introduction of the main topic or structure of the<BR> paper.
Sequencing Enter description	Excellent Details are placed in<BR> a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.	Good Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced<BR> sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.	Fair Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.	Poor Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is<BR> organized. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Conclusion Enter description	Excellent The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."	Good The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.	Fair The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.	Poor There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Focus on Topic	Excellent There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea / Theme stands out and is<BR> supported by detailed information.	Good Main idea / Theme is clear but the supporting<BR> information is general.	Fair Main idea / Theme is<BR> somewhat clear but<BR> there is a need for<BR> more supporting<BR> information.	Poor The main idea /<BR> Theme is not clear.<BR> There is a seemingly<BR> random collection of<BR> information.
Support for Topic	Excellent Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.	Good Supporting details<BR> and information are<BR> relevant, but one key<BR> issue or portion is unsupported.	Fair Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions are unsupported.	Poor Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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