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Speak Final Option 3

Students will write an essay that finds examples in the book where Melinda exhibits physical and psychological symptoms of someone who has been sexually abused.

Rubric Code: E2537A

By tminton

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Speak Option 3
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 6 pts	Poor 4 pts
Thesis Statement Weight = 1	Excellent Thesis statment clearly provides direction for the paper. Thesis is the first/last sentence of introductory paragraph.	Good Thesis statement provides direction for the paper, but it is imbedded in the introductory paragraph.	Fair Thesis statement is vague or unclear; does not provide a clear direction for the paper.	Poor No thesis statement found.
Organization Weight = 2	Excellent Paragraphs support thesis. Each paragraph has a clear structure with topic sentence. Good use of transitions between paragraphs. Strong opening and closing.	Good Paragraphs support thesis but paragraphs not clearly structured. Some transition sentences used. Weak opening or closing.	Fair Paragraphs do not clearly support thesis. Paragraphs lack structure and there are no transitions between each. Weak opening or closing.	Poor No clear paragraph structure. Organization pattern not aparent. No transitions sentences; lacking opening or closing.
Evidence/Support Weight = 2	Excellent One direct/indirect quote provided for each of the four symptoms. Evidence used clearly demonstrates the symptoms.	Good One direct/indirect quote provided for each of the four symptoms. Evidence not a good example of demonstrating the symptoms.	Fair Missing direct/indirect quote for one of the four symptoms. Evidence used clearly supports the symptoms.	Poor Missing direct/indirect quote for more than one of the symptoms. Evidence used does not clearly support the symptoms.
MLA format Weight = 1	Excellent No mistakes in internal citations or Works Cited.	Good Minor mistakes in internal citations or Works Cited.	Fair Numerous mistakes in internal citations or Works Cited.	Poor Missing either internal citations or Works Cited.
MUGS Weight = 2	Excellent Essay has no mechanical, grammatical, or spelling errors.	Good Essay has 1-2 mechanical, grammatical, or spelling errors.	Fair Essay has 3-4 mechanical, grammatical, or spelling errors.	Poor Essay has 5 or more mechanical, grammatical, or spelling errors.