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Theme Essay 
Rubric Code: E23BW87
By rach3ld3an
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Introduction

Poor

Introduction paragraph does not has a hook sentence, multiple TAG and bridge sentences, or a thesis. This paragraph hits the 5 sentence requirement.
Fair

Introduction paragraph almost has a hook sentence, a few TAG and bridge sentences, and a thesis. This paragraph hits the 6 sentence requirement.
Good

Introduction paragraph somewhat has a hook sentence, a few TAG and bridge sentences, and a thesis. This paragraph hits the 7 sentence requirement.
Excellent

Introduction paragraph successfully has a hook sentence, multiple TAG and bridge sentences, and a thesis. This paragraph hits the 8 sentence requirement.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis does not follow the thesis formula, Introduction + Argument + 3 Reasons.
Fair

Thesis barely follows the thesis formula, Introduction + Argument + 3 Reasons.
Good

Thesis somewhat successfully follows the thesis formula, Introduction + Argument + 3 Reasons.
Excellent

Thesis successfully follows the thesis formula, Introduction + Argument + 3 Reasons.
Body 1

Poor

Body Paragraph 1 does not analyze and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is poorly described using a MEAL plan with 1
or less quotes to support their theme. This paragraph is less than 5 sentences.
Fair

Body Paragraph 1 barely analyzes and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is described using a MEAL plan with 1 quote to support their theme. This paragraph is 5-7 sentences.
Good

Body Paragraph 1 somewhat analyzes and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is described using a MEAL plan with 2 quotes to support their theme. This paragraph is around 8 sentences.
Excellent

Body Paragraph 1 successfully analyzes and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is described using a MEAL plan with 2 quotes to support their theme. This paragraph is between 8-10 sentences.
Body 2

Poor

Body Paragraph 2 does not analyze and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is poorly described using a MEAL plan with 1
or less quotes to support their theme. This paragraph is less than 5 sentences.
Fair

Body Paragraph 2 barely analyzes and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is described using a MEAL plan with 1 quote to support their theme. This paragraph is 5-7 sentences.
Good

Body Paragraph 2 somewhat analyzes and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is described using a MEAL plan with 2 quotes to support their theme. This paragraph is around 8 sentences.
Excellent

Body Paragraph 2 successfully analyzes and summarizes the first story of students choice. The theme is described using a MEAL plan with 2 quotes to support their theme. This paragraph is between 8-10 sentences.
Conclusion

Poor

The conclusion of this essay re-summarizes the themes from the stories and main points of the essay. There is a restated thesis and a clincher sentences. The conclusion is 4 sentences or less.
Fair

The conclusion of this essay re-summarizes the themes from the stories and main points of the essay. There is a restated thesis and a clincher sentences. The conclusion is between 4-6 sentences.
Good

The conclusion of this essay somewhat re-summarizes the themes from the stories and main points of the essay. There is a restated thesis and a clincher sentences. The conclusion is around 6 sentences.
Excellent

The conclusion of this essay re-summarizes the themes from the stories and main points of the essay. There is a restated thesis and a clincher sentences. The conclusion is between 6-8 sentences.
Grammar

Poor

Students do not use grade level appropriate grammar, MLA format, or cited quotes. Students have multiple spelling mistakes.
Fair

Students barely use grade level appropriate grammar, MLA format, cited quotations, and have several spelling mistakes.
Good

Students somewhat use grade level appropriate grammar, MLA format, cited quotations, and have some spelling mistakes.
Excellent

Students use grade level appropriate grammar, correctly use MLA format, correctly cite quotations, and have little to no spelling mistakes.




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