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9th grade final rubric 
Short Essay scoring rubric
Rubric Code: EX76764
By sbehlman1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

5 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Emerging

1 pts

Introduction and Conclusion

Advanced

The introduction is very interesting, clearly states the topic that will be developed in the essay, and includes a well-constructed statement that provides a preview of the main points of the paper.

The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the claim or main points and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully informed by the author's argument.
Proficient

The introduction clearly states the topic and includes an adequate statement that provides a preview of the main points of the essay.

The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the claim or main points. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Emerging

The introduction does not clearly state the topic, and/or no statement is present.

The essay does not contain a conclusion restating the topic or main points. The essay ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the discussion is not clear.
Quality of Analysis and Evidence

Advanced

The author demonstrates a superior understanding of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are fully developed. Strong and adequate evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Proficient

The writer has a good control of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are adequately developed.
Appropriate and adequate amount of evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Emerging

The writer is unclear about the topic he or she is writing about. The discussion is not focused. Insufficient amount of evidence, misinterpreted evidence, and/or very limited evidence is used to support the author's main points. Needs vast improvement.
Language/Grammar

Advanced

The essay is well-written. The language is clear and sophisticated.
Grammar, and spelling errors are between 0-3.
Proficient

The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. It contains between 4-5 grammatical,and/or spelling errors.
Emerging

The essay is not clear and contains over 6 grammatical, and/or spelling errors.
Essay Length

Advanced

The essay is at least 3 paragraphs in length. 5 sentences per paragraph.
Proficient

The essay does not meet the required essay length of 3 paragraphs but includes 5 complete sentences per paragraph.
Emerging

The essay does not meet the required essay length of 3 paragraphs.



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