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Essay (300 to 350 words) 
Essays
L2: Technology at work. Format: Arial Narrow 10, double space.
Rubric Code: E2XWCCW
By myriamcsl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Adequate

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Excelling

4 pts

Content & Development

supporting materials and ideas
Needs Improvement

Content is incomplete.

Research is missing.

Major points are not clear and/or persuasive
Adequate

Content is somewhat accurate or persuasive

Research is inadequate or does not address main points or thesis.

Paper presents major points, but support is lacking
Proficient

Content is mostly accurate and persuasive.

Paper presents major points with adequate support.

Research is adequate, timely and addresses main points and thesis.
Excelling

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.

Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.

Research is extensive, timely and addresses main points and thesis
Organization & Structure

organization of paper and paragraphs
Needs Improvement

Information in the assignment is disorganized, and not logically or
effectively structured.

Paragraphs are not well-constructed.
Sentences are not related within
paragraphs.
Adequate

Most information in the assignment is well-organized, with some well-constructed paragraphs.

Some paragraphs include an introductory sentence, explanations or details, and a concluding sentence.
Proficient

Information in the assignment is well organized, with well constructed
paragraphs.

Good connections among ideas are made.

Most paragraphs include an introductory
sentence, explanations or details, a
concluding sentence/impact and a transition.
Excelling

Information in the the assignment is logically and creatively organized
and flows smoothly, with unity and
coherence.

Evident, and smooth transitions
throughout.

All paragraphs (5) include an
introductory sentence, explanation
or details, and a concluding sentence/impact.
Format

Needs Improvement

Assignment lacks many elements of correct formatting.

Assignment is over/ under word length.

Student needs to use greater care in
documenting sources.

Format is used correctly only some
of the time. Some sources are not
accurately documented.
Adequate

Assignment follows most guidelines.

Assignment is over/ under word length.

Some citations are used improperly,
and/or some lead-ins are incorrectly done.
Proficient

Assignment is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.

Some citations are
used improperly,
and/or some lead-ins
are incorrectly done.
Excelling

Assignment is the appropriate length as described for the assignment (300 to 350 words)

Student documented
sources with great
care.
Arguments

Needs Improvement

Student demonstrates no understanding of the field.

Student does not balance arguments.

Student demonstrates a strong bias towards either particular theory of personal opinion.

Paper contains no extra information.
Adequate

Student demonstrates little understanding of the field.

Some effort to balance arguments.

Student demonstrates some bias towards either particular theory of personal opinion.

Paper contains one quote, data, or example of the entire work.
Proficient

Student demonstrates an understanding of the field.

Student balances various arguments.

Student demonstrates little bias towards either particular theory of personal opinion.

Student uses some quotes, data, and examples but doesn't explain the importance of it.
Excelling

Student demonstrates a strong understanding of the field.

Student balances various arguments.

Student demonstrates no bias towards either particular theory of personal opinion.

Student uses quotes, data, examples and explains the importance of it.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Needs Improvement

Student shows very little mastery of
mechanics.

Numerous errors in capitalization,
punctuation, spelling, and grammar greatly interfere with meaning.

Slang.
Adequate

Student shows average mastery of
mechanics. Although errors in spelling,
capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are evident, the meaning mostly remains
clear.

Some slang,
Proficient

Student shows above average
mastery of mechanics.

Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and
grammatical errors are minor and do not interfer with meaning.

No slang.
Excelling

Student shows excellent mastery of
mechanics. Spelling, capitalization,
punctuation, and grammar are correct.

No slang.






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